Classroom Educator

Crittenton-Center; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Crittenton-Center is seeking a Classroom Educator to support daily classroom activity, assist with families, and maintain attendance records. The role includes data entry for Gold Assessments, clock-in/out duties, and promoting strong relationships with children and staff.

The position requires CPR/First Aid certifications, background checks, and a valid driver's license, with the work taking place in an early childhood learning environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Criminal background and Abuse checks required; TB test and current physical are required.
• Fingerprint background check required for all Child Development Programs.
• Valid driver’s license with driving record sufficient for agency coverage.
• CPR and First Aid certifications must be maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the classroom and with parents and families.
• Enter data for the online Gold Assessment for classrooms.
• Keep attendance for classroom and clock children in and out.
• Engage the children daily to build relationships and support check-in/out procedures.
• Follow Adult and Child Food Program guidelines and accreditation standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

CPR and First Aid Certifications

Job description

Summary/ObjectiveUnder the supervision of the Director of Child Development Centers, the Classroom Educator will perform daily desk functions, assist in the classroom and with parents and families.Essential FunctionsReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Classroom TeacherFollows Adult and Child Food Program guidelines and accreditation standards.Enters data for the on-line Gold Assessment for classrooms.Keeps attendance for classroom and clocks children in and out.Assists in the classrooms, as needed.Engages the children on a daily basis in order to build relationships and facilitate the check in and out procedures.Facilitate relationship building with children, teachers and family.Other duties as assigned.Supervisory ResponsibilityThis position has no supervisory responsibilities.Work EnvironmentThis job operates in an early childhood learning environment. The role routinely comes into contact with clients who may have a variety of illness and varying degrees of hygiene. The job also includes frequent exposure to outside weather conditions. This role also routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk, or sit, talk, see, taste, smell and hear.The employee must occasionally lift or move items up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus. Job holder must be able to assist other staff during an emergency situation.Position Type/Expected Hours of WorkThis position is typically Monday through Friday daytime and evening hours. Some holidays may be required. Work times and locations may vary depending upon the Agency needs.TravelTravel is primarily local during the business day.Required Education and ExperienceA high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.A Criminal Background and Abuse check, as well as an up to date physical, including a TB test is required. A fingerprint background check is also required for all Child Development Programs.Certificates, Licenses, RegistrationA valid driver’s license and a driving record sufficient to qualify for agency automobile coverage.Maintain current CPR and First Aid Certifications.