POSITION: Day Care Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Development…
STATUS: Full Time Hourly
OVERVIEW: Provide quality early childhood education services to the residential children who utilize the childcare facilities in accordance with Coalition for the Homeless policies and State guidelines.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Knowledge of D.C.F., NAEYC, and School Readiness Coalition requirements, Health and Safety Regulations.
Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Positive Reinforcement, Open Communication, Organizing, Planning, Flexibility, Sensitivity, and Nurturing of Children.
Knowledge on how to implementing Creative Curriculum and Florida Standard into your lesson plan.
Knowledge on using Teaching Strategy GOLD Assessment for assessments on the children.
PRIMARY DUTIES:
Teaching
Educate and guide children in developmentally appropriate lesson plans allowing them to explore and create their own projects.
Include multi-culture activities in lesson plans.
Model and explain positive reinforcement and discipline principles in which includes redirection.
Prepare children for entrance into the VPK Program.
Follow & Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans in which include but not limited to Language Arts, Art & Creativity, Sensory, Music, Science, Math, Physical Education, Dramatic Play, Positive Self Esteem, and Self Awareness.
Allow children to explore their learning centers.
Maintain Positive Classroom Management
Attend All Staff Meetings.
Attend Workshops/Classes to obtain 10 Hours State Mandated In-Service Hours.
Follow the Classroom Daily Schedule.
Interaction
Greet all Parents, Children and Visitors in the Center.
Establish positive relationship with the children and parents.
Have open communication with the parents and keep them informed of their childs progress.
Always have something positive to share daily with the Parents.
Maintain and complete the childrens Daily Reports to be given to Parents at the end of the day.
Talk to the children in a positive tone at their level. Play and Attend to the childs needs.
Health and Safety
Maintain and Follow all of Floridas Department of Childrens and Families, Florida Health Department, and Fire Safety Mandates and Laws at all times.
Report all issues/accidents immediately to the Director.
Report all broken and/or faulty equipment immediately to the Director.
Enforce and Model to the Children proper hand washing.
Inspect the playground daily before using it for safety issues: Ant beds, wasp nests, broken toys, trash, standing water, etc. Issues must be reported immediately to Director.
Children must be clean at all times such as: noses wiped properly, Faces and hands cleaned throughout the day, and diapers changed frequently.
Changing Tables are disinfected after each use.
Gloves are to be worn and changed after each child.
Keep all childrens bedding and clothes separated.
Housekeeping/Facility Maintenance
Disinfect toys and tables daily.
Prepare and use fresh bleach water solution daily.
Wash bedding twice weekly or more often if needed.
Wipe shelves weekly.
Keep toys organized and stocked in learning centers.
Notify Director ahead of time for supplies needed.
Floors are to be swept and mopped daily.
Bathrooms are to be cleaned and disinfected daily.
Bathrooms are to always be supplied with toilet paper.
All sinks must have hand soap and paper towels and trash is emptied daily.
Scheduling
The scheduling is done with the needs of the Center.
Flexibility with scheduling. No set schedule.
Flexibility in teaching at both centers is a must. Notify Director 2 weeks ahead for scheduled appointments.
Notify Director immediately if arriving late for work or if ill so the Center will be properly staffed for ratios.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From $14.00 per hour
Benefits:
Paid time off
Health Benefits
403b Retirement
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:
High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
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