Lead 4 yr Old Childcare Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

All God’s Children at the Shueyville Church

Preschool & Childcare Lead Childcare Teacher Job Description

Position: 4 Year Old Childcare Lead Teacher

Position Summary: The Childcare Lead Teacher will coordinate childcare for 4 year olds. The Childcare Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe environment and implementing developmentally appropriate activities for preschool aged children in the childcare room.

Childcare Lead Teacher reports to the Director

Position Qualifications : An Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education is encouraged. Candidate must have knowledge of curriculum development and developmentally appropriate practices for preschool children. Candidate must relate well to children, parents, and other staff members.

Curriculum Responsibilities· Create and implement play activities that are developmentally appropriate for preschoolers and in harmony with Creative Curriculum· Include hands-on play activities that will accommodate various learning styles

• Include Christian education; promote Christian values through modeling/direct teaching in daily situations that provide “teachable moments”
• Provide play activities to stimulate cognitive, social, emotional, spiritual and physical development
• Decorate classroom to provide a welcoming environment for the children.
• Supply plans detailing the upcoming week to the Director
• Implement center wide Positive Behavioral Intervention and Supports (PBIS)
• Make an event calendar for the summer and coordinate events with school age and 3’s childcare lead teachers
• Organize field trips and coordinate with school age and 3’s childcare lead

Parent/Child Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and sanitary environment
• Interact daily with parents and children
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with AGC policy, as written in the Parent Handbook
• Create fall and spring child progress reports
• Post weekly lesson plans to inform parents of AGC activities and events
• Post weekly snack menu to inform parents that healthy snacks are provided
• Send daily email with the day’s events – describe lesson plan
• Post pictures/videos on Facebook
• Document major issues and confer with preschool teachers as appropriate
• Be familiar with and adhere to contents of the Parent Handbook
• Report to the Director and DHS any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect; document information

Routine Responsibilities

• Read Communication Notebook daily at the beginning of each shift
• Communicate routinely with preschool classroom teachers
• Create snack calendar. Summer AGC provides all snack
• Coordinate supplies in advance
• Daily set up and clean up classroom, Family Life Center, and other areas used by AGC
• Rotate toys used in the childcare room
• Clean toys and equipment on a regular basis
• Administer medications and accurately document disbursement of medications
• Record daily attendance and snack served to children
• Apply and record sunscreen application during the months of May-September
• Complete information daily on Time Sheet
• Inspect first aid kit monthly and record on First Aid Kit Checklist

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by the Director
• Abide by All God’s Children Staff Covenant
• Display professional ethics and behavior
• Delegate duties to assistant teachers in the childcare room.
• Attend school functions such as fundraisers and parent orientation night as requested by the Director
• Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, Universal Precautions, Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse, and Essentials Training
• Participate in annual training as outlined in DHS guidelines or as requested by the Director
• Comply with DHS Licensing Standards and Procedures Handbook

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan after 1yr of employment
• Health Stipend

Work Location: In person