School Age Teacher Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a School Age Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Providing children with opportunities to explore and discover;
- Boo-Boo and Oh-No reports should be sent to the front desk prior to the parent’s arrival;
- Use the telephone in your classroom if you need assistance or have questions. (NEVER LEAVE YOUR CLASS OUT OF RATIO);
- Follow daily schedule for meal, snacks, and outside play time;
- Children should be given an opportunity to do homework each afternoon;
- Greet each child and parent as they enter the classroom;
- Keep decorations in your classroom up to date;
- Display children’s work;
- Be knowledgeable of playground safety;
- Greet each parent as they arrive to pick up their child;
- Keep Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director informed of needed structure or equipment repairs;
- Plan activities using the Kids ‘R’ Kids Monthly Activity Calendar during the school year;
- Request supplies needed for your class 7 days in advance;
- Follow the recommendations on the Cleaning Chart to properly sanitize and disinfect your classroom and equipment;
- Be prepared for parent/teacher conferences.
Requirements:
- 12 Early Childhood Education Units required (Please do not apply if you don’t have the 12 units );
- Computer skills, educational software;
- CPR/First Aid Certification;
- Patience and flexibility;
- This position requires comprehensive knowledge and understanding of behavioral and developmental stages of children;
- Ability to manage a classroom including strong organizational, communication (verbal and written) and problem-solving skills;
- Knowledge of OCC licensing requirements;
- Demonstrate the ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved and to respond immediately to any emergency situation;
- Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Training;
- Be willing to participate in continuing education as required by the child care regulatory agency.