3-Day Toddler Teacher

Job Description Job Description Employee Profile: Spiritually, the employee shall possess characteristics that reflect: Acceptance without reservation of the PCBC Day School Doctrinal beliefs A strong clear Christian testimony A mature, godly spirit A person of faith and prayer Personally, the employee’s life shall reflect: A lifestyle of biblical integrity A spirit of dedication, commitment, flexibility, and responsiveness The ability to listen and respond to counsel. Qualifications: Prefer Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education or a two-year Child Development Associates Degree Prefer one year working experience with young children. Must complete 24 hours of required yearly training outlined by the Texas Health & Human Services Department plus an additional Pre-Service Training if needed. Maintain Texas Minimum Standards Subchapter H, Basic Care Requirements for Infants or Toddlers. Obtain a CPR certification and first aid training every two years. Duties and Responsibilities: Abide by Positive Guidance and Discipline Methods according to Texas Minimum Standards Establish objectives for each child by following curriculum guidelines and school goals, modifying plans based on student diagnostic and assessment procedures. Maintain students learning results by providing verbal instructional feedback; positive coaching; counseling, and disciplining students; planning, monitoring, and appraising learning results. Organize and participate in daily outside activities, such as games, and gross motor play, utilizing the outdoors for teaching opportunities. Provide daily indoor activities for infants according to section 746.2417 “What activities must I provide for infants?” in the Minimum Standards for Child Care Centers. 746.2507 Section I for Toddlers Maintain records by documenting learning accomplishments and behavior. Help parents by regularly providing academic information; suggesting available educational and social resources; promptly addressing parents’ concerns; answering questions and requests. Review professional publications staying abreast of current trends in early childhood education. Maintain a safe and clean working environment by complying with the PCBC Day School COVID-19 Response Plan, procedures, and rules. Demonstrate enthusiasm and show pleasure in working with and caring for young children. Show respect to and relate positively towards children and adults. Ensure classrooms have the supplies and resources ready at the start of each day. Document the occurrence of significant accidents/incidents and notify the Day School Director immediately. Other duties as assigned by the Director. Physical and Mental Requirements and Work Environment Conditions: Recommend immunization against measles, pertussis (whooping cough), and tetanus. Influenza vaccine is highly recommended at the onset of flu season Must have organizational skills to keep an orderly and clean learning environment. Excellent written and oral communication skills. Excellent understanding and ability to use computer technology for the purpose of online parent posting, lesson planning, writing, and completing training courses. Standing and walking for sustained periods of time; moving about on foot for supervising and monitoring students in the classroom, as well as throughout the building and playground. Stooping, crouching, crawling and kneeling---ability to assist young children with needs. Climbing, reaching, pushing, pulling, and lifting --- ability to pick up small children as needed as well as for classroom setup purposes, lifting between 20-40 pounds. Environment is primarily indoors, in a classroom, and will also include an outdoor classroom environment with intermittent hot and cold weather. Patience while working with young children with a wide variety of challenging behaviors and learning styles, diverse families, and co-workers. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. E04JI800arv940901t8