Toddler Early Childhood - Teacher @ Kidz Academy

Child Care Resources Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Une organisation leader dans le domaine de l'éducation cherche un enseignant pour gérer les activités quotidiennes d'une salle de classe. Le rôle implique de coordonner le curriculum, de diriger une équipe d'enseignement et d'assurer un environnement de classe sûr et stimulant. Les candidats doivent avoir une solide expérience en garde d'enfants, des compétences en communication et une connaissance approfondie du développement de l'enfant.

Benefits

Vacances payées

Formation PAYÉE

Augmentations de mérite annuelles

Jours fériés payés

Bonus occasionnels

Adhésion professionnelle payée à NAEYC

Qualifications

• Minimum de 2 ans d'expérience professionnelle en garde d'enfants.
• Certifications CPR et premiers secours infantile/enfant requises.
• Doit passer une vérification complète des antécédents.

Responsibilities

• Coordonner et mettre en œuvre le curriculum éducatif adapté au développement.
• Superviser les assistants enseignants et bénévoles de la classe.
• Maintenir une communication fréquente avec les parents par des discussions informelles.

Skills

Communication orale et écrite

Leadership

Organisation

Compréhension du développement de l'enfant

Travail en équipe

Education

Associate’s Degree en éducation de la petite enfance ou domaine connexe

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

3 year or more experience in childcare

CDA

Benefits

Following a 90-day probationary period, employees are eligible for

Paid Vacation

PAID Training

Annual merit raises

Paid Holidays

Occasional Bonuses

Paid Professional Membership in NAEYC