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Acquire4Hire

Early Childhood - Teacher

Acquire4Hire, Memphis, Tennessee, us, 37544

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Base pay range $12.00/hr - $15.00/hr

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 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

Requirements

Minimum of 2 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

Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification

Must clear full background check and must pass health screening

Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 credits in ECE

Ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels; may require kneeling, bending, squatting or crawling

Specific vision abilities including close vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception

Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice to Haves

CDA

Benefits

Weekly Pay

401K

Bonuses

Much More

About Us ONE TEAM

ONE GOAL

SMILING FACES

Kingdom Hearts A Safe Haven For Children To Learn, Dream, And Believe

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting

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