Early Childhood - Teacher
Company: Kinderkirk Preschool & Childcare Center
Location: pueblo
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
SummaryThe 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.DutiesCoordinate and implement educational curriculum by
developing classroom activities based on developmentally
appropriate practices and early learning standardsLead 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.RequirementsMinimum of 1 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.Must be willing to take additional training's required
for the State of Colorado. Must clear full background check and
must pass health screening.Associate's Degree in early childhood
education or an Active Infant / Toddler CDA. 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.Benefits10 days of Paid Time off per
yearChild discount if applicable AFLAC offered after probationary
period Early Head Start Bonus's available
Keywords: Kinderkirk Preschool & Childcare Center, Pueblo , Early Childhood - Teacher, Other , pueblo, Colorado
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