Preschool & Toddler Teacher

Professionalism

• Respect and maintain confidentiality about center issues regarding children, families, staff and the center operations.
• Support and understand ECLC’s culture, vision and policies
• Responsible for all required paperwork for ECLC
• Attend all staff meetings and family events during work hours
• Continue professional development by attending ECE classes and seminars
• Understand the ages and stages of child development
• Take constructive criticism and feedback positively
• Report to work on time and maintain consistent attendance
• Be flexible about changing your working schedule
• Dress, look and act professional at all times
• Model excellent behavior for the children
• No use of cellphones during working hours outside of Procare App use
• Inform families if you are going to be on vacation
  Health and Safety
• Follow all the safety and health policies
• Always know the number of children in your care
• Supervise children at all times
• Complete all required paperwork (accident reports, medication etc.)
• Keep a clean, safe and clutter-free environment in your classroom and other areas including the center playground
• Make sure all food and serving items are placed on the hallway table promptly for pick up after snacks and lunch
• Always make sure the playground is clean and safe
• Teach the children the playground rules and be consistent
• Teach and encourage children to establish safe and healthy practices
• We are a smoke free center
  

Curriculum

• Implement a developmentally age-appropriate curriculum using our Teaching Beyond Paper resources and outline given by the Teacher Supervisor
• Teach around each individual child’s needs and developmental level
• Provide a variety of materials and experiences that encourage children to be creative, problem solve and experiment
• Rotate center materials and learning toys monthly
• Plan weekly activities, projects and lessons in Math, Language, Science, Social Studies and any other required areas
• Have weekly lesson plans completed on time; turned into the Program Supervisor every Thursday. One must also be posted outside of your classroom on the parent board.
• Make sure your daily schedule is balanced and it includes: indoor/outdoor activities, quiet and active activities, fine and gross motor activities (this should be posted inside and outside of the classroom)
• Be flexible about changing the classroom schedule around the needs of the children
• Assessments will be done 2 times per year. Please make sure these are done on time.
• Be sure to know where every child is academically, socially and emotionally
• Make a portfolio of each child’s works, accomplishments and documentation. Add at least 1-2 projects/pages per month to each child’s portfolio
• Provide plenty of structured activities as well as free choice activities
• Get down at the children’s level
• Have an emergency contact sheet for all the children in your Go-Bag. This will be provided by the office.
• Be able to work with children in large, small, and individual groups

Teamwork

• Assume a fair share of work. Take initiative.
• Establish and maintain professional relationships of respect with co-workers and administration
• Communicate respectfully to resolve conflicts/Avoid gossip
• Assume additional center responsibilities as needed such as cleaning and working in other classrooms, etc.
• Be willing to switch schedules with your co-teachers as needed

Leadership

• Orient new staff to classroom routines, schedules, curriculum practices, children and their families
• Be in charge and take leadership and accountability over your classroom
• Collaborate in developing a plan to implement classroom goals & classroom duties
• Make sure that the daily routines and responsibilities are shared and taught to all new staff members
• Model appropriate behavior with children, families and staff interaction between staff, children and families
• Interact respectfully with all staff, children and families by smiling and speaking in a kind, friendly tone.
• Welcome all families and children as they enter your classroom
• Be flexible and supportive of new children and their families that are transitioning in your class.
• Practice Positive Discipline Procedures with the children in your class using Love & Logic
• Greet ALL families in the center
• Always respond to parents with respect, interest and sensitivity
• Be confidential about family personal issues
• Acknowledge tours and introduce yourself if possible.

Physical Requirements

• Must follow state, federal and ECLC policies and procedures which include state background check, TB tests, and first aid and CPR certification.
• Respond appropriately to multiple and unexpected situations
• Frequently lift, move, and hold children from 10 to 40 pounds
• Maintain physical and mental alertness and appropriate level of energy

Educational Requirements

Must have one of the following educational requirements:

• 30 Hour STARS Training Course
• PACE Program
• AA in Early Childhood Education or related field
• BA/MA in Early Childhood Education or related field

And all of the following:

• Must meet federal and state requirements and maintain credentials for the position.
• Complete 10 Hrs. of STARS training per year
• Must have classroom experience as a lead teacher in a school, kindergarten, preschool or toddler program