Early Education Two's Teacher

Child Development Center

Monday-Friday, 40 hours per week

JOB SUMMARY/PURPOSE:   

Provide high quality education and care services for children ages three to five.

Hours:  40 hrs per week, Monday-Friday, year round

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: 

1. Must have an Associate Degree in child development, early childhood education or child care.

2. Must be experienced in working with young children.

3. Must be able to relate to young children, teenagers and parents.

4. Must have the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

5. Must have excellent human relations skills.

Knowledge/Skills –

1. Understanding of early childhood development.
2. Sensitivity to the feelings and needs of others.
3. Experience working with young children.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITES:

• With other staff members, plan, supervise and implement a caring learning environment emphasizing literacy and the child’s opportunity for learning.
• Develop and support age appropriate learning experiences emphasizing representation through language, problem-solving, music, motor and art activities.
• Verbally engage children throughout the day in addition to incorporating play activities.
• Engage with children on the floor as they play with age appropriate toys/activities
• Use a positive approach in dealing with disruptive behavior and deal with children fairly and impartially.
• Utilize information from parents and observational skills to learn about each child.
• Supervise high school students from high school child development classes and their activities.
• Perform daily health check and maintain good health habits for children.
• Maintain program organization necessary for operating a child care center; prepare snacks/lunch, maintain accurate files.
• Maintain cooperative working relationships with colleagues.
• Communicate with parents and high school students in an open and positive manner.
• Participate in personal and professional development, earning number of hours required for Missouri licensing.
• Demonstrate high standards of appearance, ethics, and behavior which serve as a positive model for students and parents.
• Be punctual and regular in attendance, spending sufficient time to perform assigned duties thoroughly.
• Work collaboratively with the parent educator assigned to your classroom.
• Provide appropriate care and support to children in bathroom, including changing diapers.
• Maintain daily records & reports for parents of activities, behaviors, meals & naps.
• Sub or Assist teachers in other Child Development Center classrooms when necessary.
• Clean & sanitize classroom equipment & toys daily. Perform other duties as assigned.

 Competitive salary and benefits

Complete an online application at www.fergflor.org.  Attach the following:  letter of interest, resume, copy of current certification and list of five names of references, including addresses, day and evening phone numbers, and email addresses, (including current supervisor).  Once your online application is complete, please follow the directions on the website to indicate your interest for this position.