Early Childhood DC - Teacher(Associate), Floater, Lunch breaks

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Develops a cohesive teaching team to engage children and promote their cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth. Executes daily operations, including crafting curriculum and managing classroom activities to ensure a safe and stimulating environment. Utilizes effective communication skills to support children's needs, coach teacher assistants, and handle parental concerns.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead 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

• At least 12 Early Childhood Education Credits from a college
• 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.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Bonuses
• Tuition discount for employees children
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Flexible schedule (Mon-Fri)