Teacher (Older Toddlers)

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

We're looking for creative and engaged Teachers to work in our Older Toddler classroom (turning 3 in the spring) . Bodel provides small classroom size with excellent ratios (3 teachers for 10 children in this room) that enable children to have individualized attention and focused exploration. Our teachers are encouraged to create learning experiences _ for their children that are attuned to their developmental needs, which provides a freedom of expression for everyone. Our curriculum is an emergent curriculum using the ELDS. Within that framework, teachers are given the opportunity to explore various approaches, as their own interests and professional development grow .

Bodel uses a Co-Teacher model in our classrooms. Together, each classroom team is responsible for the overall management, leadership, and education of the children and families in their classroom. They plan, lead, adhere to, and implement classroom curriculum and activities in accordance with the Center's Mission statement, philosophy, guiding principles, policies, and procedures and in accordance with NAEYC, state licensing, and program standards and regulations, especially in regard to classroom space, staffing, and procedures. They guide and promote the development of children and ensure effective and efficient use of classroom resources. Duties include but are not limited to observation and assessment, communication with families, meeting with supervisors, families, and coworkers, and the development of lesson plans.

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What You'll Do

• Plan monthly lesson plans using the CTELDS and DOTS in accordance with the Center's philosophy, NAEYC guidelines, and best practice.
• Guide and promote the development of children and support families.
• Work with families to ensure we are meeting their children's needs.
• Observe and assess children' physical, cognitive, language, emotional, and social development.
• Work closely with Administrators and Co-Teachers to ensure program and environment are meeting the needs of the children in all areas
• Attend staff meetings, which are held in the morning on the first Friday of each month.
• Participate in staff development to meet the minimum required training hours.
• Follow the NAEYC Code of Ethics in working with coworkers, families, administrators, and our community.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, a candidate must have

• an Associate's degree in ECE, Human/Child Development or a related field with two years' work experience in early childhood education,
• OR a Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in ECE, Human/Child Development, or a related field with one year work experience in early childhood education.
• Salary is commensurate with level of education .
• Must be able to lift 30 pounds
• Be full vaccinated against COVID
• Willing to receive a flu vaccine each year
• Available to work a full 40 hours each week.

Nice To Haves

Accord coworkers, children, and families due recognition and respect

Establish and maintain relationships of trust and cooperation

Benefits

We offer

• Health Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development
• generous P.T.O. plan
• Health Insurance
• FSA/HSA
• 401K after 1 year
• In house CPR/First and Med Admin during work hours
• We're a supportive and compassionate environment, with encouragement to grow.