Title:

Teacher Job Description

REPORTS TO

Director

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and youth development activities.

KEY ROLES

(Essential Job Responsibilities): Supervise and work as a team member with an assistant teacher to meet the needs of the children and the classroom as a whole

• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• Encourage assistants to contribute to curriculum planning
• Prepare and Implement weekly lesson plans using Early Learning and Developmental Standards
• Coordinate appropriate educational activities such as visitors and family events
• Complete assessments of each child's development
• Continually add to individual children's portfolios
• Report progress of children to parents through parent-teacher conferences
• Maintain daily open communication with parents, including posting to smartcare daily
• Keep accident reports
• Maintain anecdotal and observation records
• Maintain confidentiality
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor
• Arrange a classroom environment in accordance to program goals and philosophy
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Inspect and replace damaged or lost materials
• Comply with the program's professional development plan
• Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in Employee and Policy handbooks
• Supervise assistants, aides and volunteers in the classroom
• Keep all appropriate records such as attendance and time sheets.
• Meet all applicable licensing regulations

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Must meet State of CT requirements as childcare center worker
• Must be CPR/First Aid Certified
• Formal Education in Early Childhood Education Preferred
• Ongoing professional development in the field of child development required
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrate organizational abilities
• Ability to build rapport with families and community members
• Must meet physical requirements of the job including the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$19.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Required)

Childcare:

1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

head teacher certificate (Preferred) Ability to

Relocate:

Oakdale, CT 06370: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person