Lead Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Teacher Position Available In Jackson, Missouri

Lead Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Teacher 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars 4736 Prospect Avenue, Kansas City, MO 64130

Overview:

Are you looking to make a difference in the lives of children? Do you have a drive and desire to educate our future? Are you willing to love the job you’re in and strive to create an amazing contribution every day? Then we are looking for you. Emmanuel Family and Child Development Center is currently hiring for Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Night Care Teachers, and Floating or Substitute Teachers. If you have at least 9 college hours of Early Childhood Education and/ or at least a year working in Early Childhood Education, please apply by sending us your cover letter and resume. Please be sure to specify how many college hours you have in Early Childhood Education within your cover letter. (We will ask you to bring copies of your transcripts to your interview.)

Responsibilities:

Contribute to the overall EFCDC’s mission of healthy living, youth development and social responsibility. Responsible for directly supervising and developing the classroom associates and managing the day-to-day operations in the classroom. Develop and implement lesson plans based on Creative Curriculum Performance Standards, Follow Licensing Procedures, and Missouri Accreditation Standards. Lead and model professionalism and teamwork within the teaching team and the site. Work independently and collaboratively with others. Take the initiative without being told what to do. Active involvement with, and supervision of children required at all times. Prepare materials, activities and environment ahead of time, as needed or assigned. Maintain each child’s portfolio by completing daily observations, collecting daily anecdotal notes, and running records. Every fall, winter, and spring utilize the portfolio to complete assessments on all children. Develop and maintain supportive professional relationships with children and their families. Parent/Teacher Conferences and home visits are completed and documented to ensure that families are included in planning/goal setting. Responsible for generating classroom in-kind weekly. Maintain staff-to-child ratios within licensing standards and according to EFCDC Policy for classroom coverage (one to ten ratio); assists in insuring adequate staff coverage at all times. Attend and participate in team, site, and agency required meetings, trainings, professional development, and continuing education. Attend required activities, meetings, and trainings scheduled during evening and/or weekends. Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. Participate in family style meal service. Eat nutritionally prepared meals with the children as a curriculum activity, modeling good nutrition and proper social skills Communicate concerns about a child’s special needs to appropriate coordinator or specialist and participate in the referral process. Ensure that site-appropriate health, safety, classroom organization, classroom aesthetic and sanitation guidelines are followed. All associates are mandated to report suspected child abuse and neglect and must notify appropriate associates of any suspected abuse, unsafe conditions, needed repairs, complaints, accidents or injuries immediately. Communicate important program issues and information to the center supervisor or appropriate support staff is center supervisor is not available. Other duties as assigned by supervisor/education coordinator.

Qualifications:

Infant, Toddler, or Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate or 9 college credit hours in early childhood, child development, youth development, or child/family related courses. Minimum one year experience working with infants/toddlers/preschoolers. Commitment and desire to provide premiere child care services at all levels. Sensitivity to individuals representing a variety of family, cultural, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.25 – $18.00 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends

Work Location:

In person