Early Childhood Educator

Western Maine Center for Children Job Description for: Early Care and Education Teacher/Caregiver Opportunity for advancement to leadership position. REPORTS TO: On-Site Director, Center Director, Board of Directors EMPLOYER PAID BENEFITS: Annual Accrued PTO to be used after 6 months employment. A: POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promotes the social, emotional, cognitive and physical development of each child enrolled in a group, in accordance with State of Maine regulations. B: RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Meet regularly with Assistant Teacher(s) and Aides to develop weekly plans and Activities and to evaluate program’s effectiveness Responsible for implementing State of Maine Licensing regulations, and Maine’s Early Learning Guidelines into performance standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood care and education center (8 weeks-5 years of age), focusing on developmentally appropriate practices for a pre-school program. Responsible for assisting with the initiating discussion of developmental, behavioral, and sensory concerns for screenings Maintain records on each child’s progress and development for sharing with the parents/guardians. Responsible for recording and record keeping of information required to document the growth and development of children. Attend all staff meetings and in-service provided at the Center. Review with staff the progress of each child and develop written plans to promote each child’s growth and development. Work with Parent Coordinator or staff, in planning and participating in parent activities. Responsible for coordinating and working closely with parents, including staff/parent conferences. Help maintain facility in a safe and satisfactory condition. Provide day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, teacher aides, substitutes and volunteers, which include sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children. Assist the Center Director in providing orientation and training for new staff, substitutes and volunteers. Work with classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program’s curriculum. Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children. Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline. Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth. Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and share information about the child’s day at the Center. Help parents to understand the curriculum and find ways to involve parents in the daily program. Conduct individual parent conferences at least once a year to discuss each child’s growth and development. Keep abreast of current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education. C. QUALIFICATIONS: CDA Certificate, Associate or Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with credits in Early Childhood Education. Ability to relate positively to young children, parents and staff. Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team. Effective and strong communication skills (orally and written) Demonstrate an ability to work successfully with community-based agencies and building partnerships. Demonstrated supervision skills D. PHYSICAL CAPABILITIES: Be able to properly lift 25-40 lbs. Be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit on floor, see, hear, speak with children to ensure children’s understanding, health, and safety Mail cover letter and resume to: WMCFC, attention Marcia White, 3209 Carrabassett Drive, CV, ME 04947. We are a 501c(3) organization located in Carrabassett Valley in the Western Mountains of Maine near Sugarloaf. Candidates must be abel to meet State of Maine Child Care Licensing requirements for teacher in centers licensed for up to 20 students, Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Flexible schedule Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Schedule: 8 hour shift Day shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person