Lead Child Care Teacher
About:
We are seeking Certified Child Care Teachers to join our child care team and provide children with quality care. The ideal candidate is patient, compassionate and of a friendly demeanor, with the ability to think creatively and a background in early childhood education. The person in the child care teacher role will be responsible for meeting the developmental milestones of the children in their care, along with the Social & Emotional development component.
I do understand that there is a very limited number of teachers that are choosing to stay in the child care industry and I am attempting to pool from those limited resources to fill some much needed positions. But the thing is I am seeking, teachers, not bodies, so please apply if you are serious about working with the children.
The Lead Teacher Level (1) is required to staff for 1st or 2nd shift depending on the need for their services. This position is responsible for the routine operation of Open Doors Learning Center, during their shift.
This position does report to the Administrator This position maintains a clean, safe, and proactive environment, by providing support and advocacy to the children and parents. The Lead Teacher Level (1) responsibilities include:
Plan both long and short- range activities in accordance with curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program philosophy.
Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
Maintain daily open communication with the parents
Keep accident reports
Maintain anecdotal notes
Encourage Assistants to contribute to curriculum planning
Coordinate field trips
Prepare monthly plan charts
Complete bi-annual assessment of childrens development
Report progress of children to parents in bi-annual reports through parent- teacher conferences
Maintain confidentiality
Report any suspect abuse to Supervisor
Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
Maintain a safe and healthy environment
Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
Attend in-service and staff meetings
Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers
Keep all appropriate records such as records, attendance and time sheets.
Meet all applicable licensing regulations
Assisting parents with signing their children in or out at arrival and departure times
Assuring that the children are nice and tidy at departure
Assist with preparing of meals for snack, lunch and dinner
Consistently providing accurate and appropriate charting and logging in the daily log book and also medical log book. (ouch reports)
Serving as an internal and external liaison by behaving in a professional manner at all times, when interacting with staff, children parents, volunteers and community organizations.
Functioning as a team member in order to meet the goals and objectives of the center
Performing other task as assigned by the Administrator.
Skills:
Oral Communication
Written Communication
Reading
Telephone Etiquette
Team Player
Professionalism
Customer Service
Organizational
Time Management
Ability to work with young Children/Problem Solve
Self-Starter
Delegate
Job Requirements:
High School Diploma/Equivalent
CPR/ AED/ First-Aid Certified
TB Skin Test and Physical
Infant and Toddler
Child Abuse & Neglect
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
Shaken Baby Syndrome
Introduction to the Child Care Profession
Skill and Strategies for the Child Care Profession
Two additional (3) credit courses in the Early Child Care Profession or higher
Ongoing continuing education each year (25) hours
Registry level (7) or Higher
Two years experience in the Early Childcare profession
Note: Open Doors Learning Center is a gossip free work place; we will not tolerate this kind of behavior. All employees must conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.
Employment Type: Full-Time
