Early Childhood Teacher

New Yesterday

Summary
Are you a great teacher who loves children? Do you love your teaching style? Are you looking for the perfect environment to demonstrate your skills, develop children and love on them? Jordan's River of Tots is looking for you!
The Teacher is responsible for managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. 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. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
Coordinate and implement 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
Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience. Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. 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. Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. 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. Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves
Must Haves: -CPR Certification, or must renew by the date of hire. (We are able to assist with scheduling -All foundational Early Childhood courses to qualify for lead teaching -At Least 2 Years of Experience
Benefits
Health Benefits Available Life Insurance Paid Holidays Pre-Planned Lesson Plans Amazing Work Environment, Where we value our team.
About Us
Jordan’s River of Tots offers a high level early childhood development program that provides real-life solutions to the everyday working family. Our mission is to serve underprivileged communities while targeting and providing solutions to reduce future impoverished circumstances, increase self-awareness and self-accountability to achieve desired life outcomes starting at the earliest stage possible.Here at Jordan's River of Tots we understand that we're stronger together. We partner with community based programs to expose our families and the surrounding community to resources that will bring awareness to our daily habits and knowledge that can be applied to produce healthy and stable lifestyles for generations to come.
Apply
Location:
Milwaukee
Salary:
$14 - $16 per hour
Category:
Education

We found some similar jobs based on your search