Preschool Youth Activity Specialist

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

401(k) with Employer Match

Paid Time Off

Free childcare for school-aged kids (s

Life Insurance

Short- & Long-Term Disability

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is looking for a Preschool Teacher to support a quality early care program in Dover, DE. You will assist under the Childcare Director to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum compliant with Delacare and Delaware Stars.

The role requires an Early Childhood Administrative Certificate or equivalent, 3–5 year old experience, and a commitment to positive guidance strategies. Monday–Friday schedule with full-time benefits is provided.

Qualifications

• Early Childhood Administrative Certificate required.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience working with children ages 3-5 years old.
• High School Diploma and TECE I or 6 college credits in ECE
• Associate degree in a related field (i.e.: early childhood, psychology, social work, special education, elementary education, nursing, human services, business administration)

Responsibilities

• Keep up to date with current research and best practice regarding child development, learning, and positive guidance strategies.
• Works closely with Childcare Director and other staff to effectively implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum using the Delaware Early Learning Foundations.
• Work with families to generate individual learning goals for children.
• Plan for the inclusion of all children using a variety of learning and guidance strategies.
• Work closely with the Childcare Director to establish clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children.
• Organize and lead activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, simple experiments and field trips.
• Plan and conduct activities for a balanced program of instruction, demonstration, and work time that provides students with opportunities to observe, question, and investigate.
• Adapt teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students at varying needs and interests.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Identify children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
• Maintain accurate and complete student records as required by OCCL and Delaware Stars, district policies, and administrative regulations.
• Work with parents and guardians to discuss their progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Regularly observe, evaluate and document children’s performance, behavior, socialdevelopment, and physical health.
• On a daily basis, provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
• Conduct a variety of assessments to determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
• Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence.

Education

Early Childhood Administrative Certificate

Must be at least 18 years of age

Experience working with children ages 3-5 years old

High School Diploma and TECE I or 6 college credits in ECE

Associate degree in a related field

Job description

Boys & Girls Clubs of Delaware is looking for a Preschool Teacher to support a quality early care program in Dover, DE. You will assist under the Childcare Director to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum compliant with Delacare and Delaware Stars.

The role requires an Early Childhood Administrative Certificate or equivalent, 3–5 year old experience, and a commitment to positive guidance strategies. Monday–Friday schedule with full-time benefits is provided.