3-Year-Old Teacher

3-Year-Old Teacher

Job Summary

Alongside a co-teacher, your duties are to assist/lead in the daily management and supervision of the classroom and children in our 3-year-old classroom. You must be available from 7 AM - 5:30 PM, Monday through Friday, as this is a full-time position. With no prior experience in childcare, our pay rate begins at $15 hourly. Should you display at least a year or more in teaching and/or childcare, your hourly pay adjusts based on your work history in this line of work.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Education and Curriculum

· Assist in implementing curriculum activities and lesson plans. Follows program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities.

· Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state licensing regulations; counsels children with social, academic, or adjustment problems that arise.

· Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, students’ accidents, anecdotal notes, and attendance.

· Has working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.

Interactions with Parents, Staff, and Supervisors

· Interacts professionally with current and prospective families.

· Maintains appropriate primary caregiver groups.

· Observes, records, and reports to directors any needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment, or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health and safety.

· Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff are not available, such as taking full responsibility of the classroom in the absence of another teacher. May write, submit, and implement a lesson plan. May also answer phones, cook, clean, and organize as the program's needs dictate.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with students and staff
• Proven classroom experience, demonstrating ability to manage and engage children
• Background in childcare or early childhood education
• Familiarity with behavior management techniques
• Experience working with diverse student populations, including those with special needs
• Knowledge of curriculum development and lesson planning

*All staff are cross-trained in each area of the center.

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 – 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work Monday through Friday?
• Are you able to work 7 AM - 5:30 PM?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Classroom management: 1 year (Required)
• Working with children: 1 year (Required)
• Passion for working with children: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Location:

• Midland, TX 79705 (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Midland, TX 79705 (Required)

Work Location: In person