Young Minds Childcare Teacher

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JOB TITLE: YOUNG MINDS CHILDCARE TEACHER

REPORTS TO:  Young Minds Director and the Young Minds Administartive Assistant

QUALIFICATIONS: The teacher must meet the following:  

1. One year full-time experience in an early childhood environment 
2. Required  twenty hours of professional development yearly 
3. Obtain a cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) certification and first aid annually

• Master Teachers are required to have a Level 4 or higher PDL

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Follow guidelines established by Department of Human Services.
2. Implement weekly lesson plans using the Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines with age-appropriate activities for the children in creative skills, language arts, math,  health, safety and physical development, science, social and personal skills, and social studies.  Children’s needs and interests are used to inform weekly lessons and planning.
3. Rotate, add, and arrange classroom equipment to support children’s learning activities reflected on lesson plans and to engage children’s imaginations and interests.
4. Observe and document each child's progress, accomplishments, and challenges and provide a written report to the Director and parents a minimum of twice a year.
5. Maintain an open line of communication with parents and families.
6. Provide daily sheets to families as well as verbal communication.
7. Demonstrate unity and be a positive role model for families, co-workers, and children.
8. Follow the chain of command with any issues or concerns.
9. Notify the Director or person in charge of any upcoming vacations or needs for time off.
10. Attend personnel meetings and functions sponsored by center.
11. Supervise and assist afternoon relief when necessary.
12. Alert Director when equipment or center needs repairs.
13. Ensure cleanliness and safety at all times.
14.  Make hand washing for all a routine practice, oversee hand washing during toileting.
15. Change wet clothing as needed, following sanitary procedures.
16. Serve and clean up lunch.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• Days for work calendar - 188
• 1.070 ratio for Child Care Teachers
• 1.112 ratio for Master Teacher YPS Pay Information

STATUS: Non-exempt Support

EVALUATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain comprehensive listings of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee of this job.  Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.  Performance of this job will be evaluated annually in accordance with the provisions of the Board’s policy of evaluation for certified personnel.