Early Childhood - Teacher Job at Children's Discovery Learning Center in Jackson

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. 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, as well as being willing to be trained and to become more trained in child development and professionalism.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example
• 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 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.

Requirements

• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.

• 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.

Benefits

After 1 year of full time work-week paid vacation
Paid holidays after 3 months of full time work
Pay will be set according to experience. Pay at bottom is based upon having no prior early child hood care experience.