Reporting to the Director of the Early Learning Center, the Teacher will work with the Lead Teachers to support children and carry out the curriculum within the classroom in accordance with the school’s philosophy to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of The Early Learning Center.PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:•Ensure the health and well-being of the children at the Center, including all aspects of physical and emotional nurturing, while maintaining a safe, stimulating, and comfortable environment in accordance with Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations and the Center’s Parent Handbook;•Assist Lead Teachers with curriculum, preparation and set up of materials, and delivery of the daily curriculum;•Consistently respond to the child’s physical caregiving needs, including changing diapers according to EEC’s sanitary procedures;•Provide parents with written and verbal communication daily regarding their children.•Attend monthly staff meetings and meet with the Director on a regular basis to review concerns and professional development needs;•While upholding safe food handling policies and practices, assist with serving snacks and lunch•Assist in maintaining and organizing the Center’s supplies and equipment to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment;•Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including evacuation and emergency procedures, in conformance with state and EEC standards and regulations;•Attend 20 hours of professional development per year, annual CPR re-certification training, and first aid training as needed; register, input, and update PQR training and educational hours on an annual basis;Physical Job Demands•Ability to frequently move quickly•Ability to frequently walk, stand, and stoop•Ability to frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40 lbs.•Ability to interact with children on the floor for extended periods of time•Frequent close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, manage data and figures, and read•Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers**SIGN-ON BONUS**The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.