Early Childhood - Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement and maintaining State required trainings.

Requirements

Benefits

About Us

We are thrilled to have you as part of our team. Our mission, drawn from 1 Samuel 1 : 27, is to provide a Christ-centered, nurturing, and high-quality early childhood education experience. We pray over this space and each child who walks through our doors daily. We are dedicated to providing a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn and grow. As a valued member of our team, your dedication and commitment play a crucial role in creating a positive and enriching experience for the children in our care.