Qualifications:

A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

Be of good character and reputation

Be in sufficient physical, mental and emotional health to perform job duties satisfactorily

Possess skills, attributes, and characteristics conducive to and suitable for working with young children

18 years of age or older with high school diploma or equivalent

Obtain clearance through required background checks - Child Abuse Record Information background check and Criminal History Record Information background check - within two weeks of hire

CPR / First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

Able to speak, read, and write fluently in English

Ability to meet physical requirements of the position, including the ability to kneel, stoop, sit on the floor, stand for a long time, work indoors and outdoors, and demonstrate and engage in activities like jumping, dancing, walking, running, and lifting at least 40 pounds

Job Responsibilities & Requirements:

Ensure the health & safety of all children at all times

Implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum across all domains of early learning

Plan out daily activities and submit completed lesson plans to the office

Engage and interact with the children throughout the day to provide a well rounded and developmentally appropriate early childhood education to all children in the classroom

Supervise children at all times, making sure each child is receiving adequate care and making progress in learning

Update Brightwheel app to keep parents informed of what their child is doing throughout the day

Communicate regularly, honestly, and productively with parents

Maintain records of children’s attendance and supervision throughout the day (*Brightwheel Name-to-Face)

Participate in diaper changing and potty training as needed

Maintain a record of student work and classroom observations in portfolio form

Complete developmental assessments tri-annually and discuss child progress with parents

Maintain at minimum a 90% attendance rating for each quarter

Help maintain a safe and clean facility

Work as part of a cohesive team, offering guidance and training for your areas of strength and accepting guidance and training from management and peers - be willing to learn and grow

Able to adjust schedules accordingly to adapt to the changing needs of the center

Create and maintain a classroom environment that allows for children to be safe, happy, and healthy

Strongly Preferred:

Relevant College Level Coursework / Degree

Teacher Certification and/or CDA

Relevant Experience