Early Childhood Teacher

Job DescriptionJob Description About This Role Are you an educator at heart who loves children? Are you looking for the idea work environment where you can make an impact in the lives of children? Jordan's River of Tots wants to partner with you. The Teacher is responsible for cultivating an engaging learning experience for children by managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns. What You'll Do Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standardsLead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.Maintain accurate records, forms and files.Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement. Requirements Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.A strong understanding of child development.Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Nice To Haves Must Haves:CPR Certification, or must renew by the date of hire. (We are able to assist with schedulingAll foundational Early Childhood courses to qualify for lead teachingAt Least 2 Years of Experience Benefits Health Benefits AvailableLife InsurancePaid HolidaysPre-Planned Lesson PlansAmazing Work Environment, Where we value our team. About Us Jordan’s River of Tots offers a high level early childhood development program that provides real-life solutions to the everyday working family. Our mission is to serve underprivileged communities while targeting and providing solutions to reduce future impoverished circumstances, increase self-awareness and self-accountability to achieve desired life outcomes starting at the earliest stage possible.Here at Jordan's River of Tots we understand that we're stronger together. We partner with community based programs to expose our families and the surrounding community to resources that will bring awareness to our daily habits and knowledge that can be applied to produce healthy and stable lifestyles for generations to come.