The goal of teachers is to provide a warm, nurturing, safe, and loving environment where self-concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged, and individuality respected. To this end, the specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Protects the safety of all children in the center. Directly supervises children at all times. Uses positive phrasing with children. Communicates frequently with children throughout the day, naming objects, actions, and using who, what, when, where. and why, and open-ended questions. Co-plays/interacts with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground. Treats each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population. Responds to the individual needs and learning styles of children. Responds to children in distress promptly and appropriately. Is responsible for all mealtime activities of the group. Helps children serve themselves family-style and sits with children; preferably eats with them. Monitors children closely during meals. Health and Safety Issues Complies with applicable universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures. Is responsible for the welfare, health, and safety of the children in the center. Ensures that children are supervised at all times as well as in the bathroom. Assists calmly in evacuation of the building in an emergency and in practice drills, and is able to respond to any emergency. Cleans and disinfects mouthed toys before next use, chairs and toys when soiled or at least weekly, mats/cots weekly Plans supervised activities for outdoors or indoor gross motor play Keeps informal classroom anecdotal notes on children's progress on an on-going basis. Develops and maintains portfolios of children's developmental progress, keeping records, work samples, and other evidence of growth and development. Reads to children DAILY. Uses resources, such as libraries, to incorporate literature into the daily routine. Prepares or makes available in advance materials needed for planned activities. Plans circle to include hands-on, interactive activities. Plans and provides appropriate activities to assure smooth transitions throughout the day. Acknowledges parent and child with a greeting at drop-off and pick-up. Communicates with parents daily, reports at least one positive event (accomplishment, amusing anecdote, etc.) about each child to the parent Makes parents aware of classroom and center activities, and encourages family involvement Brings any parent feedback, concerns about children, etc. to the attention of the Center Director before discussing with the parent, and documents all such parent conversations on Office Communication form. Ensures that items (papers, dirty clothes, etc.) are taken home and follows up with parents on items to be brought to the center. Respects the confidentiality of families, and takes care not to speak in front of the children about that child or other children. Participates in parent conferences as needed. Accommodates special requests from parents whenever possible.

MUST BE 19 YEARS OLD

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$13.00 - $14.50 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off

Work Location:

In person