Childcare Teacher

Do you want to work in a safe, fulfilling, and family oriented environment? Do you have a passion for serving the community? Then SRCAA is the place for you! Department: Administration Status: Non-Exempt Reports To: ECDS Coordinator Schedule: Full-time Pay Range: $15.
00 - $16.
00 per hour Position Purpose Teachers are responsible for providing a successful, safe, and supervised educational setting for children enrolled in SRCAA Early Child Learning Services.
The Teacher actively promotes school readiness and sets appropriate goals that address the five essential domains (social-emotional, cognitive, language/literacy, perceptual motor and physical development, and approaches to learning).
This position also develops individual learning goals and provides ongoing assessment of the developmental process to facilitate the transition into kindergarten.
This position requires a culture of safety and positive reinforcement with continuity of care which includes active supervision strategies and encourages parent family community engagement in all aspects of the program.
Duties and Responsibilities Provide supervision, guidance and support to teacher related classroom responsibilities.
Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum for children.
Works cooperatively with support staff (ECDS Coordinator) in the provision of direct services and the development of goals for children with disabilities.
Performs duties in accordance with CLASS and School Readiness goals and requirements.
Participates in team planning of curriculum with Coordinator, using and encouraging appropriate input from parents; Implements federal, state, and local health and safety policies and procedures; NC Day Care regulations.
Ensure the learning environment supports the Early Learning Outcomes Framework Responsible for planning and implementing plans for individual children, small and large groups, with input from ECDS.
Provide and maintain active supervision to children at all times by providing and maintaining a safe, healthy learning indoor and outdoor environment, during transitions, while on field trips and while on bus.
Utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of the children enrolled.
Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small/large group experiences, choice time, music/movement, large/small motor activities, skill development, meals and effective transitions between activities.
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem-solving, cooperation, socialization, and ask open-ended questions, provide quality feedback and listen respectfully.
Directs classroom activities and maintains appropriate discipline by redirecting and modeling.
Encourages all children to participate fully in activities at all levels of interest and ability.
Supports the development of relationships between children and their families.
Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans; create and change learning classrooms as needed.
Oversees maintenance, upkeep, inventory of classroom supplies, materials and equipment Responsible for conducting two parent/teacher conferences annually for each child enrolled.
Assumes the responsibilities of Teacher in their absence, as assigned.
Willingness and ability to assist and support classroom operations as deemed necessary by program management.
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Ensures Active Supervision at all times indoor learning environment, outdoor learning environment, during transitions, and on field trips, while on bus, etc.
Perform additional duties as assigned by immediate supervisor.
Daily Responsibilities Maintaining daily attendance record of children Conducting morning health check Completing anecdotal notes Performing playground checks Complete Daily Classroom Checklist Providing a stimulating learning environment with age-appropriate activities and materials based on best practices.
Weekly Responsibilities Meeting with ECDS Coordinator to complete lesson plans Attending center meetings and in-service trainings Create activities to encourage parent involvement Ensure In-Kind documentation is accurate and submitted to ECDS Monthly Responsibilities Completing Statistical reports Contributing to and compiling center newsletter Completing Work Sampling Portfolio Quarterly Responsibilities Completing the Teaching Strategies Gold Assessment online Completing child outcomes Parent and Community Engagement Conducts parent/teacher conferences as required; Participates in workshops, meetings, community events, etc.
(e.
g.
partner meetings, conferences, etc.
) to intentionally receive and/or present information.
Serves as an advocate for children, families, and communities.
Responsible for attending parent functions as deemed necessary and encouraging parent involvement Compliance and Reporting Responsible for maintaining compliance by adhering to Agency Policy and Procedures and NC Day Care Rules and Regulations.
Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance NC Day Care Rules and Regulations.
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Establish and monitor services that ensure program quality and compliance with NC Day Care Rules and Regulations.
Responsible for reporting Child Abuse, Neglect, and Maltreatment (*whether witnessed or made aware of) to immediate supervisor (ECDS Coordinator) immediately.
Responsible for maintaining training hours as directed by the Division of Child Development and Day Care Licensing requirements through Agency preservice and in service, workshops, conferences, etc.
(as applicable to position).
Demonstrate continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively to provide quality, seamless customer service.
Environmental Health and Safety Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a safe, clean, healthy and productive work environment.
Responsible for adhering to NC Sanitation regulation (i.
e.
floors cleaned, trash cans covered, bathrooms cleaned, water temperature maintained, rugs vacuumed, toys and equipment sanitized) Responsible for ensuring that staff/child ratio is maintained, and that active supervision takes place in the indoor and outdoor learning environment and on field trips.
Demonstrate knowledge of appropriate procedure for mixing sanitation solution (*If applicable) Responsible for ensuring playground safety checks are conducted daily Demonstrate knowledge of center safety requirements (tornado, fire drills, fire extinguisher inspection, and fire inspections).
Responsible for securing and maintaining an emergency preparedness plan Responsible to ensure the following star rated license, current sanitation certification and fire drill record are posted in a common area in the classroom.
Professional and Ethical Standard Assist in maintaining staff/child ratio consistently.
Responsible for reporting potential abuse, neglect, and/or maltreatment according to the NC Day Care Rules and Regulations.
Responsible for adhering to professional development plan including renewal of annual credentials (*which are required for continued employment in this position).
Must be able to periodically attend out of town conferences and training sessions.
ERSEA (Eligibility, Recruitment, Selection, Enrollment and Attendance/Participation) Support enrollment and attendance to assure full program capacity (enrollment) Support recruitment plans to assure full enrollment in program Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Principles of early childhood development and the learning process.
Basic computer skills and experience with computer applications, (includes; Microsoft Office; Word, Excel and Power Point).
Must obtain a First Aid and Infant/Child CPR card within 90 days of hiring and keep current.
Occasionally lift as much as 50lbls in classroom setting and in assisting children into their seats on the bus Frequent kneeling, bending at waist and neck, and sitting on floor; frequent getting up and down from seat to assist children.
Competence in planning, organizing, scheduling, record keeping, and staff and parent communications.
Ability to relate effectively with children, families, community members, and staff of diverse backgrounds.
Interest and ability to advocate with and on behalf of low-income, diverse families.
Work cooperatively with parents and staff.
Comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
Communicate by telephone or in person in a one-to-one or group setting.
Produce documents written in the English language with clearly organized thoughts using proper sentence construction, punctuation, and grammar.
Must have access to a personal vehicle with insurance coverage (unless the agency provides a vehicle) and have a valid North Carolina State driver’s license.
Qualifications Minimum: High School Diploma, must be enrolled in Child Development Associate (CDA) Certificate or North Carolina Early Childhood Administration Credential (NCECAC) training within the first six weeks of employment.
Must complete training in communication with preschoolers, parents and staff, training in safety issues, and possess good oral, written and organization skills.
Preferred: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, birth to 5 years (or related field), computer literate, 2 years’ experience teaching pre-school children, training in communication with infants, toddlers, parents and staff, training in safety issues, and possess good oral, written and organization skills.
* Transcripts required to validate degrees/classes; may require confirmation of up to 16 credit hours of coursework relating to Early Childhood Education.
SRCAA is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer.
We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.