Early Childhood Teacher

Job Description Job Description JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in the Department of Human Services handbook for Child Day Care Centers and Keystone STARS. Ensure proper ratios are maintained at all times. Keep a consistent headcount on all children present at site; communicate changes with all other staff. Plan and implement daily program activities and routines. Activities should promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem and include outdoor activities. Coordinate activities of Assistant Teachers and Aides Assist the Director with designated activities. Assume responsibility for assigned group of children and provide supervision at all times. Ensure the environment is safe, clean, sanitary, organized, and conducive to learning and child development. Communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s progress, activities, incidents, concerns, etc. Conduct parent/teacher conferences Ensure proper ratios are maintained in the Center at all times. Ensure accurate records are kept for each child. This includes sign in/out sheets, changing & feeding logs, incident & accident reports, etc. Other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor’s or Associates degree with 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field (or) Child Development Associates (CDA) certification Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI & NSOR clearances Two letters of reference Physical including negative TB test