Job Description

We are a high quality learning center currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for PreK teacher.

Requirements Include:

• High school diploma or equivalent,
• Associates Degree, CDA, or 2 years of college course work in Early Childhood Education
• First aid and CPR cerification preferred
• Pass background check to include Department of Public Safety, Central Registry for abuse and neglect, and FBI fingerpring criminal history.
• HONEST, RELIABLE, HARD WORKING AND DEPENDABLE

Schedule:

• Full time Monday-Friday
• 6:30am-3:30pm

Responsibilities Include:

• Work cooperatively with the director and other staff
• Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Assist in selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials.
• Establish and maintain open communication with parents, children, other staff members and the director.
• Attend and participate in faculty meetings and staff development  activities to improve job-related skills.  
• Assist in maintaining student records.
• Assist in preparing instructional materials and classroom displays to meet the learning objectives in lesson plans and curriculum
• Conduct activities outlined by classroom teacher
• Ensure continuity of care for children by sharing with incoming caregivers information about each child's activities during the previous shift and any verbal or written instructions given by the parent.
• Know and comply with Minimum Standards for Licensed Child Care Centers.
• Know and comply with policies in Employee handbook.
• Follow center guidelines in maintaining classroom management, discipline and confidentiality.
• Assist children with feeding, diapering, toileting, and personal hygiene.
• Follow established procedures to ensure standards of cleanliness, health and safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands/Working Conditions:

• Lift/carry 10-30 pounds frequently, 40+ pounds infrequently with assistance.
• Pushing/pulling 10-35 pounds sporadically.
• continual standing, walking
• frequent stooping, bending, kneeling, bending sitting on the floor and twisting.
• Work indoors and outdoors in varying climate conditions.
• May be required to work more than 41 hours during the work week.