Job Description
Young Scholars Daycare Center, Inc. is seeking an Early Education Lead Teacher - responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and, development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers or preschool age children.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
• Develops weekly plans and implement age appropriate curriculum (lesson plan) to nurture and stimulate all domains of children’s development in their care.
• Recognize and celebrate cultural diversity, integrating multicultural activities into the daily program.
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials to foster creative expression, independence, and social skills.
• Completes child transition and orientation of the classroom with parents.
• Maintain ongoing, open communication with parents/ caregivers.
• Provide a classroom environment that encourages parent participation.
• Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience.
• Plan periodical parent conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs and interests.
• Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to supervisor and/or child abuse hotline.
• Completes daily health checks regarding hygiene, safety, and overall well-being of the children.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.
• Ensure Assistant Teachers are kept updated in all matters.
EDUCATION & CERTIFICATION
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with at least 24 credits in Child Development or Early Childhood Education; and at least 24 months of experience
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with at least 12 months of experience
• Certification in CPR & First-Aid preferred (or willingness to obtain)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
• Frequent walks, required to stand and sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, squat or crawl.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds and in case of emergency a 40 pound child.
Company Description
We are a STAR IV facility; very family oriented environment. There are seven classrooms and a full teacher’s lounge with private kitchen, rest area, and learning center. We provide mental health days, staff retreats, paid holidays, vacation and sick days. Tuition assistance and employee relations program (credit repair, home ownership, etc). And, in some indvidual circumstances we provide company apartments.
We are a STAR IV facility; very family oriented environment. There are seven classrooms and a full teacher’s lounge with private kitchen, rest area, and learning center. We provide mental health days, staff retreats, paid holidays, vacation and sick days. Tuition assistance and employee relations program (credit repair, home ownership, etc). And, in some indvidual circumstances we provide company apartments.