Early Childhood - Educator

Job summary
The Teacher is responsible for coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.Teachers must take online training yearly and learn to 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.
Job seniority: entry level
Responsibilities
• 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• 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.
Requirements
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.• A willingness to learn a strong understanding of child development.• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.• May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Key Skills Needed
• Experience in Early Childhood childcare
Benefits
• Pay scale according to Experience• Paid Vacation after a year• Flex Time• 401K