Teacher

*Looking to grow and further your education in Early Childhood Studies? We offer assistance in obtaining your CDA and Associates Degree in Early Childhood while gaining hands on experience.
Let us help you grow!* *JOB DESCRIPTION - LEAD TEACHER* - Work with parents to promote understanding of their child's growth and development; encourage parent participation in school programs; attend parent group and Center functions; conduct conferences on request.
Reports to the Director.
Responsible for planning and executing the educational program in accordance with the purpose and goals of Hands N Hands Childcare Center.
Responsible for the general supervision and management of a class of preschool children.
- Be responsible for the ordered arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom and its learning centers.
*QUALIFICATIONS* Professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development; meeting the requirements of the licensing agency.
A sensitive, mature individual who relates well to children and adults.
- Assume an equal share of the joint house-keeping responsibilities for their classroom.
- Attend all staff meetings.
Plan and implement one staff training meeting each school year.
- Participate in recommended training programs, conferences, courses, and other aspects of professional growth, maintaining current knowledge of early childhood practice.
*RESPONSIBILITIES* Responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to, the following - Effectively train, supervise, and utilize classroom assistants and primary floaters.
- Plan, supervise, and implement the program for the class in accordance with the policies and philosophy of Hands N Hands Childcare and Learning Center.
- Contribute to Staff In-Service Training Program by planning, leading, or assisting in a workshop presentation or by developing resources.
- Gear the program to the needs of individual children with concerns for their interests, handicaps, special talents, and individual style and pace of learning.
- Conduct parent conferences on each child's school adjustment, classroom behavior, and developmental progress.
- Consider individual children in relationship to their cultural and socioeconomic background.
- Plan and implement methods of establishing a positive liaison with parents.
Communicate frequently with parents informally, with periodic notes and verbal communication as well as a Parent Letter at least monthly.
- Treat children with dignity and respect.
- Plan and implement appropriate early childhood education experiences with a variety of materials in the fields of art, music, literature, science, etc.
- Assist in public-relations events sponsored by the school.
- Supervise and promote activities designed to enhance the healthy emotional, social, intellectual, and physical development of each child enrolled at the Center.
- Supervise all activities to ensure safety at all times.
- Prepare daily attendance report for children in assigned group.
- Supervise upkeep of all educational equipment and materials in assigned area.
- Help children establish good habits of personal hygiene; change diapers and assist with toilet training as needed.
- Eat all meals with the children and encourage development of sound nutritional practices.
- Maintain a professional attitude and loyalty to the Center at all times.
- Help children to become aware of their roles as integral members of a group.
- Participate in professional organizations that work for the improvement of early childhood education.
- Maintain progress records of each child's growth and development, prepare periodic reports, and review with Director and parents.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $9.
00 - $11.
00 per hour Benefits: * Employee discount * Flexible schedule * Professional development assistance * Tuition reimbursement Schedule: * Monday to Friday * No weekends License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) * Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person