Early Childhood Teacher Hope Community Child Development Center Birmingham, AL Job Details Full-time $12 - $13 an hour 6 hours ago Benefits Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications Program development Safety regulations Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) High school diploma or GED Classroom Teaching Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods) Full Job Description We are looking for childcare teachers! An infant, toddler, or preschool teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. We provide care for children 6 weeks to 4 years old. These positions are for working with children from infants to 3 years old. Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for toddler or preschool children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children's progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children's background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods or a willingness to learn Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen Comply with all DHR regulations and standards Must be at least 18 years old Must have a

GED or High School Diploma Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.00 - $13.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person