Childcare Instructor (Master Teacher)- Early Childcare Center Infant Room

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Master Teacher-Childhood Instructor is responsible for developing and implementing individualized curriculum that aligns with Oklahoma Early Learning Guidelines (ELG), meeting the unique needs of each child while supporting developmental growth and milestone achievement. This position also conducts developmental assessments twice annually, monitors progress, and partners with families and staff to ensure each child receives the support needed to thrive.

Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills are essential, as this role provides guidance to teacher assistants and builds positive relationships with families.

1. Assist with everyday operations of the program, including setting up before students come and cleaning up after students leave.
2. Work with students in a manner consistent with each child’s growth and development. Be aware of each child’s needs.
3. Assist in preparing lesson plans for children in accordance with developmentally appropriate practices.
4. Implement lesson plans in a developmentally appropriate environment. Structure work and play center to meet the needs of the children and licensing requirements.
5. Attend all required meeting and meet all staff development requirements.
6. Adhere to student behavior and discipline as per the Jenks Elementary, Intermediate, and Middle School Handbook. Guide and administer discipline in a positive, respectful manner, which promotes self-control, self-direction, and self esteem for each individual child.
7. Attend workshops and conferences in accordance with licensing standards and requirements per licensed year.
8. Perform all other duties as assigned.

1. High School diploma or GED required.
2. Must possess one of the following requirements:

• Hold Child Development Associate (CDA)
• Hold Certificate of Mastery
• Completed thirty (30) college hours which includes fifteen (15) hours of child development coursework.
• Hold a Bachelor’s degree which includes six (6) hours of child development coursework.

1. Experience in daycare/school-age care.
2. Must meet all state licensing requirements.
3. Satisfy all district requirements with regard to physical health and citizenship.
4. Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Board may find appropriate and acceptable.

Physical Demands:

This is an overview intended for compliance with the ADA – it is not an exhaustive list of the duties to be performed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions of a specific position.

Regular Requirements: Stand for extended periods; sit for extended periods; twist at the neck and trunk; bend at the waist; stoop, kneel, crouch; lift/move up to 20 pounds; handle objects and tools with hands; repetitive use of fingers and hands.

Occasional Requirements: Reach with hands and arms overhead, above shoulder and horizontally; lift/move up to 40 pounds.

Visual Requirements: Close, color, peripheral, depth perception, ability to adjust focus.

Hearing/Speaking Requirements: Adequate to exchange information.

A strong understanding of infant cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.

A passion for creating meaningful learning experiences during the earliest stages of life.

An educator who values individualized learning and recognizes that every child develops at their own pace.

A team player who enjoys collaborating with supportive colleagues and contributing to a positive workplace culture.

An open-minded professional who welcomes feedback, new ideas, and continuous growth.

A commitment to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where infants can thrive.

Strong observation skills and the ability to use developmental milestones to guide intentional teaching practices.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to build positive relationships with families and staff.

A proactive mindset with a desire to continuously improve classroom practices and student outcomes.

A dependable, organized, and flexible individual who is willing to step in and support the team when needed.

A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for helping children, families, and coworkers succeed.

A commitment to lifelong learning and staying current with best practices in early childhood education.

• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Paid Leave
• Sick Leave
• Retirement Plan
• Professional Development

• Paid vacation, personal days, sick days and floating holidays

  A variety of Insurance options

  Teachers retirement opportunity

  Paid professional development days

  Working with a team of support staff

  Participates in OK Strong

  Employment Terms: Twelve (12) month classified hourly contract