Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Child Care Teacher is responsible for planning and carrying out a daily program designed to nurture and meet the physical and developmental needs of a group

of young children. This person must be able to effectively assess and supervise the needs of individual children. The person selected for this position must be

professionally prepared as a teacher of young children, especially in the field of early childhood education or development and must be prepared to meet the requirements of the licensing and YoungStar agencies. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults.

1. Fulfills all responsibilities in accordance with the center's educational philosophy.
2. Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children. Assures that the health, safety, dignity, and basic rights of each child are protected. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
3. Completes all legally-required reporting for the health and safety of the child. Is compliant to all licensing rules and center policies. Assists children in learning self-help skills and appropriate personal hygiene habits.
4. Maintain time management, punctuality and attendance.
5. Performs a variety of duties related to supervising and interacting with children to enhance their growth and development,and ensures their safety using approved behavior guidance and care giving techniques that support the overall program objectives.
6. Participates in activities that promote professionalism. Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
7. Works together with other staff members to create a positive, team-oriented environment in the center.
8. Has clear communication skills with parents and works to build a relationship with families to provide care that is inclusive of the family.

High school diploma

CPR

Abusive Head Trauma

Mandated Reporter

• No nights or weekends

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