Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description – Child Care Teacher

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Plan and carry out a daily program designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of children. This person must be able to effectively supervise other staff assisting in the classroom and be sensitive to the needs of individual children and relate well to both the children and adults.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide care and protection for assigned children
• Maintain a physical environment conducive to children’s growth and development and arrange to promote optimal program functioning.
• Plan, schedule and implement the daily program of appropriate developmental experiences for a classroom group of children
• Consider and provide for the needs of the individual in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background, emotional or physical handicaps and individual style and pace of learning
• Help children learn to adapt to and cope with real-life situations; to develop appropriate self-help skills
• Make daily observations of the health of children, reporting conditions which require attention
• Maintain progress records on the social, emotional, physical and intellectual development of assigned children
• Participate in staff meetings, training sessions, conferences, workshops and other career development and professional activities
• Supervise and encourage the development of teachers, assistant teachers, and volunteers in the classroom
• Complete continuing education hours per state requirements each year
• Assure that equipment and materials are accessible, appropriate and in good working condition
• Perform classroom related and other maintenance duties as requested
• Assist with events and other duties as assigned
• Maintain a pleasant, comfortable atmosphere for staff and children

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk, crawl and talk and hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 60 pounds. Employee must be able to pass a physical examination by a licensed health care provider. The report shall indicate that the person is free from illness detrimental to young children, including tuberculosis, and that the person is physically able to work with young children. Most days, employee will be working a portion of the day outside in temperatures ranging from 20F with wind chill to 90F. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Must meet qualifications set forth in DCF 251.05 (g) with any combinations of education, experience and training which provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must have completed at least 6 credits in early childhood education or equivalent or willingness to obtain through employment.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person