AddressResponsible for developing and delivering a defined learning program and curriculum for the education of children at the Kohl’s Child Development Centers (CDC), Kohl’s on-site childcare. Responsible for the number of infants, toddlers, twos, or prek children in an assigned classroom. Executes classroom duties including creating and implementing lesson plans, care giving and compliance with set standards. Provides training and mentoring to new staff (primary or support) in best practices, policies/procedures, customer service and problem solving as needed.
ACCOUNTABILITIES
FOLLOW KOHL'S AND CENTER POLICIES AND PROCEDURES AND STATE LICENSING AND REGULATIONS
- Maintain safety, care, nurturance and active/appropriate supervision of the children in your care
- Accurately track children in your care and maintain appropriate teacher/child ratios during the course of your shift
- Provide insight, feedback and recommendations on ways to improve procedural changes
- Complete all classroom paperwork and licensing forms to maintain compliance
- Follow center philosophy, policies and licensing rules/regulations including but not limited to appropriate child guidance techniques
DEVELOPMENT AND DELIVERY OF CURRICULUM
- Develop and deliver a defined learning program and curriculum in accordance with state licensing rules and regulations, company defined educational standards, and state guidelines
- Create and maintain an appropriate learning environment
- Conduct informal and formal assessments of children as needed/ or required
- May develop and present in-service learning and growth programs for staff and parents
MAINTAIN NECESSARY CERTIFICATION TO PERFORM JOB DUTIES
- Attend all staff meetings and recommended required trainings
- Meet yearly continuing education requirements
- Ensure necessary documentation for First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training is met on a bi-annual basis
PROVIDE QUALITY CUSTOMER SERVICE TO OUR CUSTOMERS AT EACH INTERACTION
- Treat all of the children with dignity and respect
- Maintain confidentiality of the children and parents
- Work well with fellow associates, support teachers, and supervisors to ensure the needs of the children are met
- Write meaningful messages in the brightwheel™ app relaying information to the parents regarding their child’s day - charting all diaper changes, feedings, naps, important information, daily activities, etc.
- Greet parents and children throughout the center
- Provide information regarding development of the children in your room during parent meetings
ADDENDUM
OVERSEE ALL OPENING AND CLOSING PROCEDURES
- Open the building which includes checking voicemails, adjusting schedules and coordinating associate coverage
- Oversee drop off and pick up process - answer any questions from parents
- Close the building which includes keeping track of children exiting and overseeing dismissing teachers for the day as classrooms get into ratio
- Follow any and all necessary policies in the event of an emergency
QUALIFICATIONS
REQUIRED
- Meet all Early Childhood Teacher requirements (Intro to Child Care Profession-ECI and Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher-ECII)
- Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Development Certified
- Multiple years of experience in Early Childhood Education (Min. requirement of 80 full days working experience in a licensed childcare facility)
- Demonstrates leadership behaviors, takes initiative
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team and interact effectively with others
- Understand and implement developmentally appropriate practices
- If hired, Drug Screen, Health Exam, Fingerprint Based Background Check and TB test required
PREFERRED
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
- Superior organizational and computer skills
- Curriculum development, lesson planning, and training experience
- Customer service experience
- First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training
- Abusive Head Trauma Certified
- Child Abuse/Neglect Certified
- Regular attendance is key to performing the job
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
- Able to lift 40lbs
- Standing, sitting, squatting, bending, twisting, walking, and moving at a fast pace
- Flexibility within hours of operation
