Early Childhood Teacher

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adhere to the rules and regulations outlined in the Department of Human Services handbook for Child Day Care Centers and Keystone STARS.
• Ensure proper ratios are maintained at all times. Keep a consistent headcount on all children present at site; communicate changes with all other staff.
• Plan and implement daily program activities and routines. Activities should promote the development of skills, social competence and self-esteem and include outdoor activities.
• Coordinate activities of Assistant Teachers and Aides
• Assist the Director with designated activities.
• Assume responsibility for assigned group of children and provide supervision at all times.
• Ensure the environment is safe, clean, sanitary, organized, and conducive to learning and child development.
• Communicate with parents daily regarding their child’s progress, activities, incidents, concerns, etc.
• Conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Ensure proper ratios are maintained in the Center at all times.
• Ensure accurate records are kept for each child. This includes sign in/out sheets, changing & feeding logs, incident & accident reports, etc.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree with 30 credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field
• (or) Child Development Associates (CDA) certification
• Child Abuse, Criminal, FBI & NSOR clearances
• Two letters of reference
• Physical including negative TB test