Description

·        Find new experiences to share with children.

·        Must be able to comprehend and follow selected curriculum  

·        Introduce three to six-year-old children to the world of school 

·        Support learning by providing activities and materials that children find engaging. 

·        Must keep classroom clean, safe, and free of materials that could be hazardous to children 

·        Must manage a classroom; requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment

·        Become a partner in learning and encourage children to find their own answers instead of providing the answers for them.

·        Facilitate learning, supply a developmentally appropriate environment with interesting materials, and adequate time to explore, play, and interact.

·        Complete required paperwork, lesson planning, prepare materials and the environment, and negotiating requires teachers to have strong management skills

·        Nurture children in all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. In every interaction, a teacher should nurture appropriate growth and development. 

·        Must be able to communicate with many people throughout the day; parents, children, support staff, the general public, and administrators. Early childhood teachers must be prepared to communicate with all these people.

Requirements

Qualifications and Education Requirements
•    Must be 21+years old 
•    Must be prepared to undergo medical examination, drug test, and background check 
•    High School Diploma, certificate of high school equivalency or successful completion of college courses for credit 
•    One year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting, or one year of college (30 semester hours), or a combination of experience and college that equals one year 
Required Certifications 
•    45 hours training child growth and development
•    45 Methods and Materials
•    9 hr Communication
•    American Disability Act Training
•    Developmental Screening
•    Basic Health & Safety
•    Emergency Preparedness
•    Medication Administration
•    First Aid/CPR
•    Credentialing
•    CDA
•    PQE
Preferred Skills 

•    Patience and Humor 
•    A respect of differences
•    Must be creative and flexible 
•    Must have an enthusiasm for children learning
•    A demonstrated ability to participate in decision making and problem solving 
•    Must have knowledge of the stages of growth to support children’s development
•    A demonstrated ability in using a variety of interpersonal skills with parents, children, and outside professionals 
•    Excellent interpersonal skills; able to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, co-workers, and vendors 
•    Working knowledge and demonstrated high-quality programming skills with an ability to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards 

Summary

Employee Benefits:

·        Insurance package

·        Retirement benefits

·        Paid time off package

·        Tuition reimbursement

·        Student loan forgiveness

·        Employee childcare discount

·        Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Additional Employment Requirements

·        Must be prepared to undergo medical examination, drug testing, and background checks.