Job description

Job Title: Preschool Teacher

Reports to: Director,

Minimum Qualifications: At least 18 years of age; meet licensing requirements for Teacher qualifications plus one year of experience prefered working with children. Willing to complete CDA credential/MN Child Care credential within first year of employment to meet licensing, Parent Aware requirements. Preferred qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or CDA with three years of experience working with children prefered .

Salary Range: Based on experience.

Job Purpose: To provide a healthy, safe, and developmentally appropriate program and environment where children have the opportunity to develop social-emotional, language, intellectual and physical skills. Respect and support the family in its efforts to raise their children to become well-become well-rounded individuals.

Essential Duties or Tasks:

• Lead Teacher is responsible for directing and supervising personnel in your assigned classroom and any classroom you may float to.
• Lead Teacher is responsible for the safety of all children and staff at all times.
• Supervise children at all times by sight and sound.
• Develop a warm and nurturing relationship with all children and parents.
• Observe children closely enough to be aware of any changes in behavior and health.
• Understand and use positive behavior techniques that help each child to develop the ability to be self-disciplined.
• Enforce all safety rules of the center according to the policy manual; understand and implement, as needed, emergency procedures for fire, storm, medical, first aid, CPR, etc.
• Promote good hygiene through appropriate hand washing, diapering and sanitation techniques according to the policy manual.
• Operate the classroom in compliance with all child care licensing standards and those of our partnering organizations and agencies.
• Plan, prepare and implement weekly lesson plans with activities that are both age and individually appropriate using the center curriculum as its foundation.
• Promote language development through storytelling, music, conversation, book reading and pretend play.
• Organize a classroom environment that is conducive to appropriate behavior and learning for the age of the group.
• Provide a calm, pleasant, interactive experience for the children during all meals.
• Write and compile anecdotal monthly observations and formal, semi-annual assessments for each child and maintain portfolios that include work samples.
• Prepare for and communicate with parents during semi-annual parent-teacher conferences; participate in any additional conferences requested by the center or parents.
• Provide regular, ongoing, positive communication with parents, according to the expectations for the age group including, but not limited to, daily or weekly written and verbal reports.
• Develop and maintain accurate, detailed and neat records of accidents, illnesses, incidents, medication, attendance, observations, assessments, conferences or any other record requested by the center.
• Maintain a clean, safe, healthy and attractive classroom environment according to the standards set forth in the policy manual; quickly wipe up spills to avoid accidents.
• Attend staff meetings, parent events and in-house trainings both during and after regular center hours as required for this position.
• Attend and complete all licensing trainings requirements within the time frame set forth by the State.
• Attend additional workshops, training and continuing education classes as determined in the individualized training plan.
• Assist in training substitutes, assistants, floaters, volunteers or others who may be permanently or temporarily assigned to the classroom.
• Be familiar with and adhere to all policies set forth in the Parent Handbook, the Staff Handbook and the Policy Manual.

Other Duties and Tasks:

• Contribute to the center’s general appearance and condition; notify the director of any facility problems.
• Notify the director when supplies are low or toys and materials are broken.
• Arrive at work on time with minimal absences.
• Answer the telephone in a pleasant, professional manner.
• Participate in all program evaluations.
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements:

• Safety lift small children up to thirty pounds.
• Bend, stoop and kneel to children’s level.
• Sit on the floor and child-sized chairs.
• Stand for extended periods of time.
• Withstand periods of time in the sun and heat outside.
• Write notes, newsletter articles, etc., in Standard English.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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