Early Childhood - Teacher

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.

We are looking for:

• 2 Year Old Teacher
• 3 Year Old Teacher
• Infant Room Teacher
• One Year Old Teacher

• Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom that reflects the child’s learning and growth, while meeting the standards of Red Caboose, Licensing, and Accreditation.
• Plan, evaluate, and improve the physical environment in the classroom on an ongoing basis to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
• Demonstrate cultural competency, inclusiveness, and respect for the child and family’s background by incorporating cultural, linguistic, and familial values in the childcare program and lesson plans.
• Assist families in the transition and development of their child to prepare them to transition to the next classroom.
• Complete and report any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline – Mandated Reporter.
• Conduct daily and weekly supervision of children.
• Conduct daily and weekly supervision of the Assistant Teacher.
• Report all staffing and classroom concerns to the Program Director and/or Executive Director in a timely manner.
• In accordance with our Team Philosophy, may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties outlined in this job description.
• Staff must believe and act in accordance with Red Caboose’s Mission Statement.

• Maintain accurate, complete and timely client and agency records, for example completing daily meal, attendance, health, and incident reports in a timely manner and filing in appropriate files.
• Maintain up-to-date emergency forms, curriculum plans, individual child development profiles and other records as needed.

• Participate in regularly scheduled team meetings.
• Open communication with parents and other staff regarding the child’s status and progress.
• Foster and maintain positive, ongoing, open communication with parents/caregivers.
• Provide a classroom experience that encourages parent participation.
• Ensure regular newsletters are sent to parents as part of the classroom communication process.

• Assess individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interests, strengths and concerns.
• Learn-by-play curriculum, allowing children to use their imagination and grow their skills from play and interaction.
• Develop weekly lesson plans that are developmentally appropriate, intellectually challenging, and help each child grow.
• Prepare classroom materials to coincide with weekly and daily goals and lesson plans.

• Attend meetings and trainings as well as maintaining individual Continuing Education Hours.
• Other duties as established, within Red Caboose, Licensing and Accreditation Standards.

• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, and communicate at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

We are willing to work with the right individuals to meet these Requirements.

• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.