Job Description
Job DescriptionRESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities of the Teacher will include but not limited to the following: ● Monitor students and maintain adequate supervision at all times● Implement the use of curriculum and plan/develop age-appropriate individualized activities to meet student's unique needs and developmental levels including physical, emotional, intellectual, and social development ● Ensure preparation and service of meals comply with program qualities and standards● Ensure classroom and outdoor environment is always maintained and safe following program compliance and best practices● Monthly submission of lesson plans and activities for each week of care● Adhere to program policies and procedures including acceptable disciplinary policies and procedures● Conduct monthly emergency procedures as outlined in policies and procedures to ensure staff and students are familiar with protocols and evacuation routes● Implement daily activities including but not limited to, singing songs, playing games, and reading books to the children to enhance their developmental levels● Establish and maintain daily classroom routines and follow daily classroom schedule to the best of your ability ● Provide students with quality interactions as modeled in the standards set by the CLASS tool ● Effective and appropriate communication with children, staff and families daily including but not limited to greeting parents at pick up and drop off● Ensure and maintain daily collection of the DRDP Anecdotal Notes, and inputting daily entries into Learning Genie platform including but not limited to Anecdotal notes, photos and communication to families● Meet agency deadlines for DRDP’s, ERS and ASQ’s in compliance with program requirements● Provide a positive and inclusive environment for students of all needs including the implementation of IEP, IFSP and/or behavior support plan goals.● Conduct Parent Teacher conferences for all students at least twice a year, student orientations upon enrollment, and keep parents informed of program expectations regarding program activities and their child’s progress● Maintain daily, weekly, and monthly records to ensure timely submission● Discuss identified problems and needs with your direct supervisor● Additional duties as assigned for program needs and compliance MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:● Education: Must have and possess Associate Teacher Permit or higher. Must have completed a minimum of 12 core Early Childhood Education (ECE) / Child Development (CDE) college units. along with completion of High School diploma. ● Infant Teacher must have completed a minimum of (6) infant/toddler units in ECE or CDE.● Experience: Previous teaching experience or experience working with children● Personal Qualities: Need to be friendly and inviting. Need to adapt easily and enjoy learning. Open to constructive feedback that enhances the organization.● TB Clearance (every four years)/Physical (once upon hire)● Fingerprinting Clearance by FBI, DOJ, Child Abuse Index and these criminal records are required for employment ● Vaccines( TDAP every 10 years and MMR)● Flu Shot annually● CPR/ First Aid Certification (every two years)● Mandated Reporter Training (AB1207 every two years) PHYSICAL DEMANDS:● Ability to work in a classroom setting● Ability to communicate effectively with parents, staff, and management● Ability to carry and lift up to 40 lbs.● Ability to sit for long periods of time● Ability to bend, lift,and carry● Ability to complete tasks with numerous interruptions● Ability to supervise numerous children at once, while ensuring safety as a priority● Ability to be prepared for accidents and emergency drills at any time