Job Summary: The Teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children utilizing an approved curriculum. The teacher will also develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress, and facilitate transition into Pre-K or other pre-school settings. Duties and Responsibilities: Primary job duties and responsibilities Plan culturally diverse and developmentally appropriate activities for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Teach and develop lesson plans in conjunction with the monthly theme. Provide supervision to a group of children between two and five years old. Participate as a team member in the planning and execution of daily activities, parenting and other outreach activities for enrolled families. Maintain a healthy and safe environment. Supervise and monitor children at all times. Maintain appropriate and confidential records on the progress of children and other sensitive matters. Model appropriate behaviors for FVSU student participants, parents and observers in the center. Participate as needed with meal service and sanitation to maintain a clean, safe environment. Perform work on a day-to-day basis within the framework of standard policies and procedures Attend meetings and trainings to support objectives of the child care center Assume other tasks as deemed necessary to achieve program objectives. QUALIFICATIONS Minimum: Bachelor's degree in Infant & Child Development, Early Childhood Education or related field. One (1) year experience working with children with diverse needs in a daycare, centerbased program. Current Pediatric First Aid/CPR credential must be obtained prior to end of probationary period Good oral/written communication skills, flexibility and team work Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA's): Knowledge of infant and child development principles and practices Knowledge of effective child guidance practices and principles Ability to successfully pass a drug screening and background check Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules and procedure manuals Preferred: Experience working with children birth to five years of age. Working Conditions: Must have reliable transportation to travel to work Must be able to report to work during center hours of operation, 7:00 am to 5:45 pm **Work hours will vary** Must be able to work with infants to preschool-aged children Must be able to work indoors as well as transition the classroom outdoors Possible exposure to communicable diseases Physical Requirements: Regularly required to sit; use hands and fingers, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear; lift and/or move up to 20 pounds Frequently required to stand; walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl Occasionally lift 20 pounds overhead and 40 pounds from waist to shoulder Specific vision abilities required include close, distant and color visions, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus Noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653 .