What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler and Infant Teachers position at Kiddie Academy of Edmond?
Employee: Reports to: Academy Director
Lead Teacher - Master Teacher
LEVEL 4 or HIGHER ON CECPD PDL
JOB SUMMARY
Imagine being able to contribute to the culture that you want to work in and can enjoy playing with children all day. Work in a school atmosphere where you are valued, nurtured and rewarded for your success.
We are building an academy where we work together to adopt values that are more inclusive and you can contribute to a collaborative environment, including emphasizing teamwork and mutual respect, and incorporating diversity and inclusiveness as a key cultural value, not just as an end in itself, but as a fundamental aspect of our academy.
We want you to help provide a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. You would be responsible for the daily planning, management and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, you may lead and functionally supervise an Assistant Teacher or aide. Additionally, you would be responsible for ensuring that all parents, children and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.
You would have professional development opportunities provided monthly to ensure growth and learning development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
- Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
- Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well-defined interest areas.
- Assists and supervises children during all activities.
- Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
- Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
- Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
- Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
- Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities.
- Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup.
- Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
- Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner.
- Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
- Maintains the Family Information Board and other classroom bulletin boards.
- Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.
- Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state.
- Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled personnel is not available.
- Assists with planning and implementing Academy wide events.
- Meets with prospective families; communicates appropriately with potential new customers.
- Assists in evaluating personnel within the classroom.
- Schedules field trips and speakers for monthly programs as directed by management.
- Prepares classroom portion of monthly newsletter.
- Performs other similar or related duties as necessary.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS
- Must meet all state and local licensing requirements for position.
- Candidate must pass all state medical requirements and have a clear background check to qualify for employment.
- All employees must receive the required amount of training hours each calendar year per state licensing requirements.
BENEFITS
- Medical, dental and vision
- Free childcare (space depending)
- 401K
- Paid time off (vacation and sick leave)
- Paid Holidays
- Professional development coaching
- Team building events
- Morning and afternoon shifts
- Full and part-time
This job description highlights the essential functions, responsibilities and qualifications that are required of the employee. Other related duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned and/ or changed at any time with or without notice.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18