About the Role
As an Early Childhood Support Teacher, you will provide daily care to children of all ages throughout the center, as outlined on your daily schedule. You will collaborate with primary and support teachers to execute classroom duties such as: active supervision of children inside the classroom and outdoors, meeting basic needs of children, and providing a fun, safe and engaging learning environment.
What You'll Do
In accordance with our reflective planning philosophy, partner with Primary Teachers to foster new learning and play opportunities, providing children with autonomy over their learning
Engage with the children by playing alongside them, talking with them and asking them questions to further their development
Accurately track children in your care and provide active supervision while maintaining the children's health and safety
Assist Primary Teachers in maintaining a classroom environment that meets all state and business policies/procedures including, but not limited to, appropriate child guidance techniques and redirection when needed
Follow a daily schedule navigating a variety of classrooms throughout the day while managing your time effectively
Write meaningful messages in the parent communication app relaying information about their childs' day, including diaper changes, feedings, daily activities, etc.
Assist with maintaining a safe, clean, organized and engaging learning environment in the classrooms throughout the CDC
Greet and engage with parents in order to provide excellent customer service to our children and families throughout the center
Have transparent and appropriate conversations with parents during pick up and drop off
Maintain confidentiality of the children, parents and co-workers
Attend all staff meeting and required trainings to meet yearly continuing education requirements
Additional tasks may be assigned
ADDENDUM
Full Time Support Teacher dedicated to supporting the kitchen daily from 11:00am- 4:00pm or more often as needed.
Washes all dishes for all classrooms
Maintain proper food storage in accordance with State Licensing Requirements
Communicates effectively with classrooms to determine what is needed in classrooms to run successful meal times
May assist in preparing food and snack with Meal Attendant
May contribute to menu development and ordering
Assist with stock and inventory management
Ensures work areas remain safe, clean, and orderly, adhering to all company and state guidelines regarding health and sanitation
Cover days off for the Full Time Meal Attendant
What Skills You Have
Required
Be at minimum 18 years of age
Introduction to Child Care Profession (formerly Early Childhood I or equivalent)
Passion for working with young children
Maintain all state required trainings including but not limited to: preventing abusive head trauma, child abuse and neglect reporting requirements, First Aid and Infant/Child CPR with AED training
Collaborate and communicate effectively with peers and leaders to ensure the safety and needs of the children are met
Treat all of the children, parents, peers, leaders, vendors and business partners with dignity and respect
Strong communication and customer service skills to build welcoming and inclusive relationships with families and staff
Enjoy a fast paced work environment where everyday is different
Preferred
Entry Level Early Childhood Courses including:
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher (formerly Early Childhood II or equivalent)
Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care (or equivalent)