New Life Learning Center
Job Description
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 the 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 a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
·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. ·Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Excellent soft skills (time management, dependable, honest, adaptability, teamwork, critical thinking, work ethic). ·Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Can be obtained upon hire). ·Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. CDA or TCC Certification (can be obtained upon hire).
Nice To Haves
Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience. (preferred)
Benefits
Flexible scheduling. Performance Based Raises. Bonus opportunities. Personal growth opportunities. Paid employee development training. Assitance from center director and center support reaching personal growth goals. Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance can be purchased through our partnership with the provider resource hub. Discount for employees children (based on current enrollment). Teacher discounts with national retailers, through provider resource hub.
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 the 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 a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
·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. ·Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills. Excellent soft skills (time management, dependable, honest, adaptability, teamwork, critical thinking, work ethic). ·Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification. (Can be obtained upon hire). ·Must clear full background check and must pass health screening. CDA or TCC Certification (can be obtained upon hire).
Nice To Haves
Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience. (preferred)
Benefits
Flexible scheduling. Performance Based Raises. Bonus opportunities. Personal growth opportunities. Paid employee development training. Assitance from center director and center support reaching personal growth goals. Dental, Vision, Life and Pet Insurance can be purchased through our partnership with the provider resource hub. Discount for employees children (based on current enrollment). Teacher discounts with national retailers, through provider resource hub.