Head Toddler Teacher

Kid Central- Head Teacher Job Description Purpose of Position To provide a loving, safe, and educational environment for children while they are in care at Kid Central. To promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children. To encourage growth and independence in the children and prepare them for transitioning into the next classroom or kindergarten. Duties and Responsibilities Maintain a loving and fun classroom that’s organized, sanitary, and functional. Meet the needs of all the children at their developmental and emotional level. Develop and utilize lesson plans, which include curriculum and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of the children. Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, art, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities. Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and listen respectfully to the answers. Diapering and potty training. Supervise and monitor children at all times. Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide first aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and access emergency services as needed. Work with other head teachers and assistants, maintaining excellent communication and comradery. Maintain ongoing communication with parents. Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans; change and create learning centers as needed. Follow the rules and procedures of the center. Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities Require one year of classroom experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. Excellent communications skills, especially good listening skills. Knowledge of child development. Ability to regularly lift up to 40 pounds during the workday, sit in small chairs, and get up and down off of the floor. Maintain 15 hours of continued education each year. Requirements A teacher must be at least 18 years of age and meet the qualifications of Oregon Child Care Division as outlined in table 1 First Aid and CPR for Infants and Toddlers Food Handlers Enrollment in the Central Background Registry Enrollment in the Oregon Childcare Registry Recognizing and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect training Safe Sleep training Introduction to Child Care Health & Safety Obtain 15 hours of continued education each year Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person