What are the responsibilities and job description for the Child Care Teacher position at Sac and Fox Tribe of Iowa?
JOB TITLE: Child Care Teacher DEPARTMENT: Child Care
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt CATEGORY: Essential
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
- Responsible for overall supervision and daily class functionality
- Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
- Provide basic care and caregiving activities
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child's abilities
- Support emotional wellbeing of the children
- Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
- Observe children's interactions and promote the spirit of concord
- Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
- Collaborate with other colleagues
- Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by organization policies and procedure
- Supervise children at all times - in classroom, on playground, on field trips, during parties, etc.
- Report all injuries/accidents occurring during shift to Center Director
- Be willing to gain more knowledge, experience, and training in the field of Early Childhood Development by attending Center staff meetings and local, state, regional, and national child care meetings/training.
- Maintain client, employee, and agency confidentiality.
- Maintain classroom in a clean and orderly manner.
- Other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BS or AA in Early Childhood Development, Child Development Associate (CDA), Certificate of Mastery (CoM), Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), or willingness to obtain CDA/CoM/CCP within 18 months of hire.
- At least one year of experience as classroom teacher in child care setting
- Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
- Ability to create lesson plans
- Patience, flexibility and love for children
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Certificate in mandatory reporter, first aid and CPR or willing to obtain within the first month of employment.
- Be able to lift children assigned to your care multiple times daily
- Must pass enhanced background check
SUPERVISION:
- Supervised by the Child Care Center Director.
SALARY LEVEL:
- Annual Salary Range: $38,459.20 - $54,745.60
Salary : $38,459 - $54,746