Child Development Center Teacher

Position Description

DEFINITION :

This individual will function as an additional facilitator of children’s activity in the classroom. He / she will work with the lead teacher to plan and implement the daily program of activities for a group of children in an early care and education lab school.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED :

Position receives direct supervision from the Lead Teacher; however Administrator is responsible for facilitating professional growth and evaluations, and supervision from a center operations perspective. Childcare Technician / Assistant Director also supervises daily performance.

Duties & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS :

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following :

Essential Functions :

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Implementation of the weekly plan of developmentally appropriate activities. This includes but is not limited to observing and documenting individual children’s growth and development; providing insight into potential topics and projects to plan for based on children’s interests; and planning and preparation for implementation of daily, weekly, and ongoing classroom and center activities.
• Work with the Lead Teacher in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for children, including required custodial maintenance.
• Maintaining good communication with parents.
• Obtain in-service and yearly training requirements (this could require some evening or weekend hours).
• Assist in keeping the room well organized and arranged appropriately.
• Cooperate and communicate with all staff at the center to create a professional environment.
• Assist in maintaining records. Specifically monitoring sign in / out sheets, daily communication with parents, children’s individual portfolios, and any assistance required for keeping the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) classroom portfolios updated and presentable.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
• Participate as appropriate in parent conferences. This will vary according to teaching teams, and may include preparation of documentation or conducting a conference with a parent. Administration may be consulted if agreement on responsibilities cannot be met by the teaching team.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS : Knowledge of :

Ability To :

EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING GUIDELINES :

Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be :

Minimum Education / Training :

Minimum Experience : None

Preferred Education / Training, Experience, Skills :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

Supplemental Information