Lead Twos Teacher

Minimum education and experience:

Required:

at least 18 years old, high school diploma or GED, completion of all state-required early childhood training classes, CDA credential (within first year of employment), one year of experience in child care.

Preferred:

Associates or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field, two years experience in child care Salary level: Dependent upon qualifications and experience

Expected Results:

Classroom Environment Decorate classroom with items appropriate for the age and season Materials allow for learning Materials are easily accessible to the children Materials are diverse in culture and gender There are a variety of books Lesson Preparation Use required weekly lesson planning tools and prepare developmentally appropriate lessons in advance using the provided curriculum Planned management of time, materials and activities centered on and responsive to individual children's needs Instructional Activities & Assessment Flexible to meet the needs of the children Stimulate motor, language, self help and social emotional development Offer learning opportunities geared to the interests and abilities of children Allow children to have choices and problem solve through hands on play Integrate children's creative and imaginative expression Evaluate and assess individual child progress at least three times during the school year using provided curriculum tools Modify curriculum and activities to meet the needs of children as identified by child evaluation and assessment Maintain a portfolio of work for each child documenting growth Prepare and monitor student weekly reports Develop a cooperative working relationship with families by frequent communication either by phone, email, written note or personal conversation Invite each family in the class to two formal conferences per school year • Behavior Management Redirect misbehavior and do not demean child, use alternate behavior modification tools as appropriate Enhance and maintain child's self-esteem Health and Safety Monitor child areas for hazards or sanitation problems; correct problems immediately or remove children from hazard until it can be corrected Provide consistent supervision for all children at all times, indoors or out Provide experiences and training to help children develop and practice good health/safety habits Follow daily hygiene procedures for staff and children Follow all center schedules Maintain accurate and timely records of accidents, illnesses, medication, attendance, observations, assessments and family conferences

Desired Competencies:

Teamwork Share best practices among teachers Provide balanced feedback to the source with coaching Accept balanced feedback and modify behavior with coaching Adhere to work and break schedule; secure and communicate coverage when out of office Prepare a folder of activities and information to be used by a substitute in case of absence Attend scheduled staff meetings and trainings Maintain common areas in a neat, orderly fashion Training and Advancement Proactively complete required yearly training and seeks opportunities to learn Leadership Positively supports change and raises issues through appropriate forums Represents Children's Academy Dresses appropriately and is well-groomed Lives the values of good citizenship and demonstrates them with the children, parents and staff Recruits new families Identifies and Solves Problems Identifies problems within role and begins to identify/propose potential solutions Identifies opportunities to improve within role and begins to identify/propose potential solutions Communication Communicates clearly and professionally within team and with parents Observes confidentiality relating to children, teachers and school •Children's Academy does not discriminate against age, color, sex, disability, national origin, race, or religion.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 - $17.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person