Infant/Preschool Teacher

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionThe position of Infant and/or Preschool Teacher consists of caring for and/or teaching children (0 months to 5 years of age) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. Providing the children with a learning environment that is both caring and conducive to a safe environment.INFANT TEACHER AIDE QualificationsAn infant teacher aide must have at least 12 post secondary semester units in Early Childhood Educationor Child Development, plus 3 Infant units, and 6 months experience in a child care center with children 6to 18 months. Pediatric CPR, First Aid, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Child Abuse MandatedReporter Training must be current and maintained at all times.Job DescriptionThe position of Infant Teacher Aide consists of teaching and caring for children (6 months to 2 years ofage) in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The Preschool Teacherprovides the children with a learning environment that is both caring and safe.ResponsibilitiesAn infant teacher aide assists in implementing all “Needs and Services” Plans.An infant teacher aide assists in preparing and implementing daily lesson plans in accordance with theprinciples of Early Childhood Education and the KidsZone Preschool Academy curriculum program.Follow Policies and Procedures as set forth by KidsZone Preschool Academy.Opening & Closing Shifts: Follows procedures accordingly. (See attached Procedure Form)Greets and dismisses students and parents.Maintain a friendly demeanor (a “We’re friendly but not friends” type of attitude) with all parents andfamilies at all times.Assists in making sure parents sign in/out daily.Supervise (both audible and visual) the children at all times.Change diapers or assist children in bathroom as needed.Ensure the learning environment (indoor and outdoor) is clean (e.g. dust free), hygienic (e.g. clutter free),and safe.Playground: You are to familiarize yourself with the playground rules and follow them accordingly. Thefinal judgment of any safety rules must be corrected by you.All other duties as assigned.PRESCHOOL TEACHER QualificationsA teacher must have at least 12 post secondary semester units in Early Childhood Education or ChildDevelopment, plus 3 Infant units, and 6 months experience in a child care center with children under 5years. Pediatric CPR, First Aid, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), and Child Abuse Mandated ReporterTraining must be current and maintained at all times.Job DescriptionThe position of Preschool Teacher consists of teaching and caring for children (2 to 5 years of age) inactivities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth. The Preschool Teacher provides thechildren with a learning environment that is both caring and safe.ResponsibilitiesA teacher prepares and implements daily lesson plans in accordance with the principles of Early ChildhoodEducation and the KidsZone Preschool Academy curriculum program.Follow Policies and Procedures as set forth by KidsZone Preschool Academy.Opening & Closing Shifts: Follows procedures accordingly. (See attached Procedure Form)Greets and dismisses students and parents.Maintain a friendly demeanor (a “We’re friendly but not friends” type of attitude) with all parents andfamilies at all times.Assists in making sure parents sign in/out daily.Supervise (both audible and visual) the children at all times.Change diapers or assist children in bathroom as needed.Ensure the learning environment (indoor and outdoor) is clean (e.g. dust free), hygienic (e.g. clutter free),and safe.Playground: You are to familiarize yourself with the playground rules and follow them accordingly. Thefinal judgment of any safety rules must be corrected by you.All other duties as assigned.