Preschool Co-Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

Provides a stimulating, safe and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional and physical skills. Responsible for the daily planning, management and supervision of the classroom and children. Generally, may lead and functionally supervise an Assistant Teacher or aide. Responsible for ensuring that all parents, children and classroom staff concerns are appropriately addressed.

• 12 Core ECE Units and must include infant/toddler units.
• Prior experience working in Child Care Facility.
• Up-to-date immunizations.
• Strong knowledge of educational techniques and methods for teaching young children.
• Patient and supportive approach to the learning process and knowledgeable of age appropriate 
• Enthusiastic and encouraging about children's developmental goals. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to stand and move around for long hours at a time while teaching infants and toddlers through daily observations and modeling.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Ensures that the physical, social and emotional needs of the children are met daily.
• Ensures all policies and procedures to keep the children healthy and safe are being implemented.
• Creates activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children through well-defined interest areas.
• Assists and supervises children during all activities.
• Ensures that appearance, cleanliness and safe environment of classroom are appropriately maintained, in accordance with the NAEYC cleaning and sanitizing guidelines.
• Completes all Academy and classroom paperwork: for example, daily notes, student accident reports, attendance reports.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, Academy events and parent meetings, as requested.
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs and schedules.
• Develops, plans and prepares instructional aids and/or materials for classroom activities.
• Assists children with mealtimes and cleanup.
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly.
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner. • Interacts with parents and maintains open communication to encourage family engagement.
• Maintains the Family Information Board and other classroom bulletin boards.
• Schedules and conducts parent and teacher conferences throughout the year.
• Ensures that all licensing regulations are being followed as required by the state.  
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds to at least waist high on a consistent basis throughout the workday.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: From $15.50-$16.5 per hour 

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• 12 ECE plus Infant/ Toddler Units 

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)