Summary

Our teachers are responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers should bring warmth, patience and understanding to the classroom everyday in order to encourage children to learn and grow. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. All Teachers and Teacher Assistants must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

Coordinate and implement KinderCare educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching. Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth. Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences. Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met. Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards. Maintain accurate records, forms and files. Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Outstanding oral and written communication skills, customer service skills, organizational skills, ability to multi-task. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. A strong understanding of child development, experience helpful, but will train. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification ir willingness to obtain with our nurse. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. Physical ability to lift 40 lbs. or more and work indoors or outdoors. Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

Full and Part Time