Lead Preschool Childcare Teacher

Key Responsibilities: Creates an environment that supports children's growth and development. Uses the curriculum to provide weekly plans and objectives which meet individual as well as group needs. Maintains accurate individual records for each child and uses them to set goals for individual children. Establishes and achieves annual goals for classroom. Ensures the safety of the children and promotes good health habits. Effectively guides children's behavior in an age appropriate and positive manner. Develops and maintains a positive relationship with all children and their families. Communicates appropriately with families regarding children's daily activities verbally and written as needed. Supervises and guides assistant teachers and volunteers and makes appropriate recommendations for performance appraisals. Constructively participates in staff meetings, and meetings with supervisor. Meets the physical, social, cognitive, emotional and cultural needs of individual children. Attends a minimum of 15 hours of training each year. Conferences with parents effectively and appropriately. Works with colleagues and community representatives to support children and families. Minimum Qualifications: Teacher for preschoolers Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or Development or related field AND no additional experience necessary OR Child Development Associate credential or other office recognized credential specific to the preschool developmental period AND one year experience related to caring for children OR 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field with a plan of study leading to a: Child Development Associate credential OR Associates Degree in Early Childhood,Child Development or a related field AND Two years experience related to caring for children #J-18808-Ljbffr Rochester Regional Health-Park Ridge Child Care Center