What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Education Teacher position at River's Edge Early Learning Academy, Inc.?
Job Overview
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Teacher to inspire and educate children across various age groups and developmental stages. This role involves designing engaging lesson plans, implementing individualized instruction, and fostering a positive learning environment that promotes growth, confidence, and curiosity. The ideal candidate will possess a strong commitment to children's success, excellent communication skills, and a proactive approach to classroom management. You will play a vital role in supporting social, emotional, and behavioral development through innovative teaching strategies and collaborative efforts with colleagues and families.
Duties
- Interact with children frequently, affectionately, and respectfully at their level in all settings. Encourage and model social behavior and expectations that are developmentally appropriate. Use positive guidance techniques when responding to children’s behavior. Give children your full attention. Be available and respond promptly and appropriately to their needs.
- Enhance children’s play with language, materials, and activities. Engage in frequent conversations with children and look for opportunities to expand their learning and extend their thinking.
- Keep children within limits of sight and sound supervision at all times. Maintain accurate attendance tracking sheets throughout the day. Know the number of children in your care, and maintain required staff/child ratios.
- Follow all health and safety procedures. Encourage children to utilize appropriate health, safety, and nutritional practices.
- Maintain a safe, clean, appealing, and organized work area which is accessible to children.
Skills
- Must have a high school diploma or GED equivalent. Must meet state requirements for education. Related college-level course or CDA coursework is preferred.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
- Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds. Occasionally lift, move, or hold weight more than 40 pounds.
- Must meet state requirements for teaching experience.
- Follow state and federal guidelines regarding immunizations, employment physical, and required health and safety training practices.
Join us as a Teacher committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of children by fostering their academic growth while supporting their emotional well-being!
Pay: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $16