*POSITION: Day Care Teacher*
*REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Development*
*STATUS: Part Time Hourly*
*OVERVIEW:* Provide quality early childhood education services to the residential children who utilize the childcare facilities in accordance with Coalition for the Homeless policies and State guidelines.
*QUALIFICATIONS:*
* Knowledge of D.
C.
F.
, NAEYC, and School Readiness Coalition requirements, Health and Safety Regulations.
* Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Positive Reinforcement, Open Communication, Organizing, Planning, Flexibility, Sensitivity, and Nurturing of Children.
* Knowledge on how to implementing Creative Curriculum and Florida Standard into your lesson plan.
* Knowledge on using Teaching Strategy GOLD Assessment for assessments on the children.
*PRIMARY DUTIES:*
*Teaching*
* Educate and guide children in developmentally appropriate lesson plans allowing them to explore and create their own projects.
* Include multi-culture activities in lesson plans.
* Model and explain positive reinforcement and discipline principles in which includes redirection.
* Prepare children for entrance into the VPK Program.
* Follow & Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans in which include but not limited to Language Arts, Art & Creativity, Sensory, Music, Science, Math, Physical Education, Dramatic Play, Positive Self Esteem, and Self Awareness.
* Allow children to explore their learning centers.
* Maintain Positive Classroom Management
* Attend All Staff Meetings.
* Attend Workshops/Classes to obtain 10 Hours State Mandated In-Service Hours.
* Follow the Classroom Daily Schedule.
*Interaction*
* Greet all Parents, Children and Visitors in the Center.
* Establish positive relationship with the children and parents.
* Have open communication with the parents and keep them informed of their child’s progress.
* Always have something positive to share daily with the Parents.
* Maintain and complete the children’s Daily Reports to be given to Parents at the end of the day.
* Talk to the children in a positive tone at their level.
Play and Attend to the child’s needs.
*Health and Safety*
* Maintain and Follow all of Florida’s Department of Children’s and Families, Florida Health Department, and Fire Safety Mandates and Laws at all times.
* Report all issues/accidents immediately to the Director.
* Report all broken and/or faulty equipment immediately to the Director.
* Enforce and Model to the Children proper hand washing.
* Inspect the playground daily before using it for safety issues: Ant beds, wasp nests, broken toys, trash, standing water, etc.
Issues must be reported immediately to Director.
* Children must be clean at all times such as: noses wiped properly, Faces and hands cleaned throughout the day, and diapers changed frequently.
* Changing Tables are disinfected after each use.
* Gloves are to be worn and changed after each child.
* Keep all children’s bedding and clothes separated.
*Housekeeping/Facility Maintenance*
* Disinfect toys and tables daily.
* Prepare and use fresh bleach water solution daily.
* Wash bedding twice weekly or more often if needed.
* Wipe shelves weekly.
* Keep toys organized and stocked in learning centers.
* Notify Director ahead of time for supplies needed.
* Floors are to be swept and mopped daily.
* Bathrooms are to be cleaned and disinfected daily.
* Bathrooms are to always be supplied with toilet paper.
* All sinks must have hand soap and paper towels and trash is emptied daily.
*Scheduling*
* The scheduling is done with the needs of the Center.
* Flexibility with scheduling.
No set schedule.
* Flexibility in teaching at both centers is a must.
Notify Director 2 weeks ahead for scheduled appointments.
* Notify Director immediately if arriving late for work or if ill so the Center will be properly staffed for ratios.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $12.
50 per hour
Benefits:
* Paid time off
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Work setting:
* In-person
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person