What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Teacher position at Stepping Stones Learning Center?
About This Role
The Child Care Teacher is responsible for planning and carrying out a daily program designed to nurture and meet the physical and developmental needs of a group
of young children. This person must be able to effectively assess and supervise the needs of individual children. The person selected for this position must be
professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development and must be prepared to meet the requirements of the licensing and YoungStar agencies. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.
What You'll Do
- Fulfills all responsibilities in accordance with the center's educational philosophy.
- Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children. Assures that the health, safety, dignity, and basic rights of each child are protected. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
- Completes all legally-required reporting for the health and safety of the child. Is compliant to all licensing rules and center policies. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
- Maintain time management, punctuality and attendance.
- Performs a variety of duties related to supervising and interacting with children to enhance their growth and development,and ensures their safety using approved behavior guidance and care giving techniques that support the overall program objectives.
- Participates in activities that promote professionalism. Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
- Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
- Has clear communication skills with parents and works to build a relationship with families to provide care that is inclusive of the family.
Requirements
High School Diploma
Infant/Toddler
Shaken Baby Training
SID's Training
Nice to Have
CPR
Abusive Head Trauma
Mandated Reporter
Benefits
- Paid Leave
- Sick Leave
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- No nights or weekends
Salary : $16 - $20