Early Childhood Teacher Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Early Childhood Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Promote language development and self-confidence through story telling, drama, music and discussions;
- Attend to sick children and those in need of first aid;
- Is familiar with all preschool policies and practices;
- Maintains student work sample folders, attendance and assessment documentation and student observation reports in an orderly fashion;
- Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions on a daily basis;
- Plans the center’s daily activities and program;
- Plans curriculum and instruction in detail for assigned classes, with team teacher;
- Follows safety and sanitation policies of the school;
- Participate in community activities and parent/staff committees;
- Communicate directly with parents and prospective parents to achieve success for the child;
- Talk with parents about behavioral ups and downs;
- Establish policies and procedures for inside and outside the classroom;
- Develop a program for young children within the preschool;
- Promote literacy and early education;
- Ensure the environment meets DCFS state licensing and Excelerate accreditation standards.
Requirements:
- First Aid, CPR a plus;
- Sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults;
- Current BA on file / in progress; at least three years teaching experience;
- Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans;
- Must meet state requirements for education and additional center/school requirements may apply;
- Must be at least 18 years of age;
- High school diploma or equivalent;
- Assistant Teachers: Must hold a high school diploma or equivalency.