Teacher Job at Bright Futures Early Learning Center Inc in Springfield

Provides all children with a caring respectful and nurturing environment, introducing children to a variety of experiences and creative activities.

This is a full time 40 hour per week position working Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm.

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

• Plans developmentally appropriate curriculum submitting plans weekly for approval
• Supervises the appropriate use of all education materials and supplies in the classroom
• Ensures that Bright Futures Early Learning Center is in compliance with EEC rules and regulations at all times
• Is Knowledgeable about Bright Futures Early Learning Center's confidentiality policy, Wich provides that information contained in a child’s record is privileged and confidential, and may not be distributed, shared or discussed (including photographs or other images) by any staff member
• Provides active supervision to ensure safety of children
• Assists in setup and cleanup during snack and meal times, and assists children during snack time and meal time
• Rotates toys & materials on a regular basis
• Update Bulletin boards & bi-monthly newsletters
• Serves as an escort for children in the transportation program; escorting them to and from the van or bus, and ensuring the driver signs the sign off sheet
• Conducts 30-day reviews and bi-annual evaluations
• Assures that physical & emotional needs of children are met
• Roll call & head counts
• Ensure children have outside time/and/or physical activity
• Is always aware of the whereabouts of every child in the classroom, communicating with other staff about the number of children in their care throughout the day, and ensuring that EEC ratios are enforced at all times, as well as never leaving a child or room unattended
• Ensures that the classroom is clean, safe, and well organized with supplies and equipment put away when not in use
• Uses proper hand washing up to but not limited to: before handling food, after diaper changing, blowing noses, using bathrooms, caring for a sick child
• Performs miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Director

PARENT ENGAGEMENT

• Communicates with parents as it relates to the daily routine of their child and their child’s progress through parent engagement app
• Is available for parent conferences as needed or requested
• Is approachable and responsive to parent concerns, issues or questions Teacher
• Completes and maintains individual records for each child as per EEC regulations
• Is knowledgeable about chronic conditions, allergies including food allergies, and asthma for all students in his/her classroom
• Documents all incidents & accidents as per EEC regulations
• Immediately reports to the Director inappropriate behavior from staff, children, parents/guardians
• Informs the Director of any parent complaints
• Acts as a mandated reporter by Massachusetts State Law with regard to suspected child abuse and/or neglect, and as a mandated reporter is required to report any suspected child abuse/neglect to the Director immediately
• All staff members shall ensure that the needs of all children are met at all times

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must Possess a high School Diploma or GED, be at least 18 years old and completed three credits in Child Growth and Development and required work experience. Transcripts of credits and documentation of work experience must be submitted.
• Must have EEC certification with a copy kept on file. Must have a 1-year verifiable experience in Childcare.
• Must be certified in CPR and Basic First Aid with certificates current and kept on file.
• Must complete required EEC online training(s)
• Must complete annual training hours

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position is in a childcare center that operates from 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday. This position may require additional work hours. Classroom assignment and scheduled hours are subject to change. Employees may be asked to report or to remain at work during adverse weather conditions. When required to report to work under these circumstances, the employee is expected to use sound judgment with respect to maintaining personal safety given his/her individual circumstances, but to also make a substantial good faith effort to reach the work site in a timely manner. Attends monthly staff meetings and professional development day trainings. Regular and reliable attendance is an essential function of this position. Time off requests must be in writing at least 2 weeks in advance of the request. Respectful interactions with children, parents and co-workers

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. These requirements are representative, but not all-inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and ability required performing this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Standing: 20% to 25% of the time
• Sitting: 50-80% of the time
• Walking: 20% to 25% of the time
• Running: 10%-15% of the time
• Skipping: 1% - 2% of the time
• Hopping: 1%-2% of the time
• Balancing: 20% to 25% of the time
• Stooping: 5% to 10% of the time
• Kneeling: 5% to 10% of the time.
• Crouching: 5% to 10% of the time.
• Reaching/working overhead/grasping: 10% to 15% of the time
• Climbing: 1% to 2% of the time
• Pushing: 10-20 pounds, 5% to 10% of the time
• Pulling: 10-20 pounds, 5% to 10% of the time
• Lifting/carrying: 10-20 pounds, 60%-70% of the time, up to 75lbs 10% of the time
• Bending: 75% of the time
• Pinching: 1%-2% of the time
• Twisting: 2%-3% of the time
• Using hands and arms in handling: 50-60% of the time
• Positioning and moving and manipulating items: 50%-60-% of the time
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds.

PROFESSIONALISM

• Speaks and models appropriate language
• Follows dress code
• On time, regular attendance
• Collaborates with parents, admin and co-workers

SKILLS

• Active Listening: giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Social Perceptiveness: being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do.
• Service Orientation: actively looking for ways to help people, speaking to others to convey information effectively.
• Critical Thinking: using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusion or approaches to problems. Possess good judgment and decision-making skills, complex problem-solving skills and time management skills, managing one’s own time and the time of others.