Job description
In Early Childhood, the teacher is responsible for creating an environment that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical growth of the participants in their assigned classes. She/he should serve as a team member in developing creative lesson plans and implementing them in their classrooms. The teacher must work in cooperation with co-teachers, site staff, the site leader, and all other personnel of the Caterpillar Corner childcare.Â
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING
- High School diploma required with college experience in early childhood or related field.Â
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required.Â
- Associate or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood development or other child related field preferred.Â
- CPR Certified, or the willingness to obtain certification within the first six months of jobÂ
- Complete a Tuberculosis test, Covid-19 test, and physical and provide a physician’s documentation.Â
- Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police DepartmentÂ
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
- Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and child development philosophies and practices.Â
- Knowledge of safety requirements pertaining to young children.Â
- Knowledge of innovative lesson planning for children between ages of 2-4 years.Â
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Arrive to work, meetings, and trainings promptly.Â
- Display professionalism in punctuality, mannerisms, and attire.Â
- Develop, present, and evaluate appropriate lesson plans.Â
- Supervise all classroom and daily routine activities.Â
- Assist co-teacher in all daily preparation work and clean up of rooms.Â
- Complete site lesson plan prep work on a rotating basis.Â
- Attend and contributes to monthly lesson plan meetings.Â
- Submit supply requests and work orders to Site Leader in a timely fashion.Â
- Establish and maintains a positive working relationship with parents and other staff members.Â
- Establish a nurturing relationship with the children in addition to serving as a positive role model.Â
- Treat children in a positive manner that encourages individuality and positive self-esteem.Â
- Responsible for completing designated preschool housekeeping duties.Â
- Acquire a minimum of 24 hours of professional development training in one calendar yearÂ
- Maintain CPR/First Aid certification on a bi-yearly basis.Â
- Perform all job tasks within the rules and guidelines of the CCLC program.Â
- Work as a team player with co-workers and in conjunction with other departmentsÂ
Job Type: Full-timeÂ
Salary: $13.00 - $17.00 per hourÂ
Benefits:Â
- Employee discountÂ
- Health insuranceÂ
- Paid time offÂ
- Professional development assistanceÂ
- Tuition reimbursementÂ
Schedule:Â
Education:Â
- High school or equivalent (Required)Â
Experience:Â
- Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)Â
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)Â
License/Certification:Â
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)Â
Work Location: One locationÂ