Classroom Educator - Orange City

Crittenton-Center; Orange City (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

The Crittenton Center is seeking a Classroom Educator to support early childhood programs in Iowa. Under the supervision of the Director of Child Development Centers, you will assist in daily classroom activities and help with family communication and check-in/check-out procedures.

Candidate should have a high school diploma (GED preferred), be prepared for background checks, TB test, and CPR/First Aid, and possess reliable transportation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Must pass Criminal Background and Abuse checks; TB test required.
• CPR and First Aid certifications maintained.
• Valid driver’s license and driving record sufficient for agency coverage.

Responsibilities

• Assist in classroom activities and supervise children.
• Engage children daily to foster relationships with peers and staff.
• Assist with check-in/check-out procedures and attendance records.
• Enter data for Gold Assessment and maintain classroom records.
• Communicate with parents and families as needed.

Skills

Communication

Relationship building

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Office equipment

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.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.Equal Opportunity and Commitment to DiversityThe Crittenton Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.The Crittenton Center expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is not tolerated.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.