Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for coordinating the curriculum and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must 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.
• Follow prepared lesson plans.
• 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 accurate records, forms, and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
• Routine Care (including diaper changing and feeding).
• Knowledge of Child Development.
• Understanding of NC child care regulations.

Requirements

• Infant/Child and Adult CPR.
• Pediatric First Aid.
• ITS-SIDS.
• Current TB test.
• Current physical.
• Current Criminal Records Check letter.
• Current Workforce Qualifications Letter.
• Physical: 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.
• Physical: A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Skills Requirement

• Excellent Supervision Skills.
• High Energy to have Consistent Meaningful Interaction with Children.
• Strong Understanding of Child Development.
• Warm Personality - Friendly, Enthusiastic, Welcoming.
• Ability to Work Well with Others to Foster a Team Environment.
• Ability to Follow Instructions, Meet Deadlines.
• Strong Oral and Written Communication Skills.
• Basic Computer Skills.
• Flexibility to perform multiple duties.
• Creative, Organized, Punctual, Professional.

Nice To Haves

• Infant/Child and Adult CPR.
• Pediatric First Aid.
• ITS-SIDS.
• Current TB test.
• Current physical.
• Current Criminal Records Check letter.
• Current Workforce Qualifications Letter.

Benefits

Benefits through the Stabilization Grant

1. Health Insurance BCBS (50% premium contribution).
2. Dental and Vision BCBS (50% contribution).
3. Increased hourly pay/Bonuses.
4. Retirement plan employees can deposit into with the center matching up to 3%.

• Paid Holidays.
• Competitive Pay.

Participates in TEACH and WAGES.

Closed on weekends and Holidays.