Do you love working with children and helping to prepare young minds for future success? Are you looking to make a difference in your community while obtaining valuable hands-on experience, professional development, and training in a supportive environment? Then come join our team!We are currently seeking professional and energetic Teachers for this location. Our Teachers are responsible for general classroom management and supervision, which includes the personal care, hygiene, and positive discipline of the children. As a Teacher, you will prepare and implement activities for children that stress physical, social, and emotional growth and provide materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in active play.If this sounds like the opportunity you've been looking for, then we encourage you to click Apply now!RESPONSIBILITIESEnsures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintainedCompletes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reportsAttends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requestedHelps and supervises children during all activitiesCounsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arisePrepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedulesDevelops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activitiesHelps children with meal times and clean-upEnsures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properlyPhysically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areasDirects activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly mannerCommunicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for childrenSchedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the yearMaintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boardsEnsures that classroom medication schedule is followedPerforms other duties as assignedQUALIFICATIONSMust meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this positionClassroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plusPleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personalityHighly professional and dependableMust be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and managementMust be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high
