What are the responsibilities and job description for the Co-Lead Teacher position at The Family Garden?
The Family Garden is a small, non-profit childcare center looking for a caring, positive and energetic individual to join our team.
The Family Garden's Mission Statement
Here at The Family Garden, we believe that children grow and learn best when they feel secure and have a feeling of belonging. Therefore, we at The Family Garden provide a caring, comfortable and safe environment by establishing routines that are predictable and consistent, as well as treating all children equally with gentleness, honesty and respect. We will encourage children to treat their peers in the same manner.
We offer an emergent curriculum and we strive to enhance social, emotional, physical and cognitive growth in our children. The Family Garden fosters curiosity, independence, creativity and self-esteem by taking into account individuals’ abilities and interests. Our child initiated and teacher supported play is an essential component of our program.
We are an all inclusive school and provide equal opportunities for learning and education to all children regardless of race, creed, sex, religion, national origin, or physical condition.
Some tasks that this job entails are:
- Supervising and interacting with children in all activities
- Maintaining varying schedules for all children in the group
- Treating children respectfully, appreciating cultural diversity
- Helping children control behavior using a positive, appropriate approach
- Planning and implementing an emergent curriculum
- Planning, preparing and caring for the environment including daily housekeeping tasks
- Maintaining observational records and other classroom logs
- Maintaining a positive relationship with parents and staff
In order to qualify you must have completed or be in the process of obtaining your Childcare Certification. We are willing to help you achieve this qualification!
At least 12 months experience working in a child care setting and a Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certificate are preferred, however we will help you obtain this if you are not yet certified.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Alyssa Corey, Director at familygardeninc@gmail.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.50 - $18.25 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Professional development assistance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $18