Summary
Imagine making children's dreams into tomorrow's reality in a child care setting where your future teaching team becomes your family.
Imagine making your dreams into tomorrow's reality in a learning environment with experts in your field, providing you the opportunity to earn your college degree - for free.
Imagine making your dreams into tomorrow's reality at Good Shepherd Christian Academy.
Full-time and part-time positions are available!
Duties
The Early Childhood Education Lead Teacher is responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include infants, toddlers, and/or preschool age children.
Develops partnerships with birth parents/child's caregivers to engage and encourage parent participation in program.
Teacher is also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local governing contracting agencies; and works collegially with other staff members of Good Shepherd Christian Academy.
Develops, weekly plans, and implements age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children's development in their care.
Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children's learning and growth.
Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children as required by funding sources and develop lesson plans and follow curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
Provide responsive care to all children by adapting daily care giving routines and plans to the interests and needs of the individual child and the group.
Prepare developmental progress reports as needed.
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans.
Exchange information and serve as a member of a multi-disciplinary intervention/prevention team.
Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents.
Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers.
Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
Liaison with children's families to ensure smooth transition from home to childcare setting and transitions from classroom to classroom when needed.
Assist families with children's transitions from infant to toddler, toddler to preschool, and from preschool to kindergarten.
Maintain accurate, complete and timely client and agency records; Completes daily health checks and attendance records.
Maintains up to date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profile and other records as needed.
Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline.
Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
Assures a healthy, safe, clean and developmentally appropriate environment for children.
Assist with functioning and monitoring of nutrition and food service.
Assist with the supervision of staff and volunteers for childcare setting.
Conducts supervision on a weekly basis with Associate Teachers and Assistant Teachers.
Meet (MONTHLY) regularly with Assistant Teacher(s) and Aides to develop weekly plans and activities.
Meet with Program Coordinator to review curriculum plans and activities and evaluate program's effectiveness.
Ensures that the Associate Teacher and Assistant Teachers are kept updated in all matters concerning the classroom and program, i.e. Lead Teacher Meetings, lesson plans, policies & procedures, training received.
Completes yearly performance evaluations.
Provides functional training and guidance to staff, interns, substitutes and volunteers assigned to
the classroom.
Reports all staffing and classroom concerns to supervisor in a timely manner.
Reports family changes in schedules and excessive absences to administration in a timely manner.
Participate in on-going in-service and educational development opportunities provided by the Agency.
Participate in ongoing development and evaluation of center's goals and objectives.
In accordance with our "team" philosophy, the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description
Staff must believe in and act in accordance with both the Agency's and the program's mission statements.
Must be present for all staff meetings
Requirements
Must Have:
- Highschool Diploma or GED
- 18 or older
Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.
Must be willing to obtain:
Must obtain a CDA Credential, and/or begin the CDA process.
First Aid/CPR certified
Ability to relate positively to young children, parents and staff.
Strong working knowledge of Minimum Standards guidelines and regulations, including monitoring and evaluation
Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team.
Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written)
Demonstrate an ability to work successfully with community-based agencies and
building partnerships.
Demonstrated supervision skills
Must participate or begin EEI classes
Must maintain 35 hours of Child Development Training
CPR Certification required within 2 months of date of hire.
Food Handler's Permit required within 2 months of date of hire.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40 pound child.
Nice To Haves
Early Child Development knowledge and experience.
Knowledge in Desired Results, Developmental Appropriate Practices.
Knowledge of State Subsidized Program Requirements for Center Programs.
Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining an overall positive and professional attitude /disposition.
Ability to use the computer to input developmental data.
Ability to effectively plan, organize and implement educational activities.
Ability to make decisions on behalf of children and protect their well-being.
Must be able to manage confidential information.
Benefits
$500 signing bonus
403(b)
Paid time off
Referral program
Paid Birthday off
Free Childcare
Free Professional Development
Scholarships for Child Development Degree Plan
Performance Bonuses