PURPOSE /SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY
Under supervision of the Early Childhood Director and Assistant Directors.
This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities of the Early Childhood Educator.
It is understood that the Executive office may make additional assignments, as program needs change.
PROGRAMMATIC
Understands and follows the staff guidelines and procedures set forth by the Child Development Center
Planning and writing the lesson plans for each week within guidelines established by the Director and Assistant Director
Willing to train and work within the SHEVA framework for learning
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children and follow curriculum implementation that addresses individual needs of each child
Preparing supplies and the environment for activities
Maintaining an orderly and clean environment for the group
Observing, recording and reporting individual child's behavior.
o Record progress report
o Maintain children’s individual portfolios
o Conduct two parent conferences a school year
Maintain classroom portfolio for NAEYC
Assisting children with self-care activities
Assisting individual children who experience difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control
Communicating with opposite shift of staff with any information pertinent to the child's day
Cooperating with co-workers
Assisting with meal and/or snack services
Letting the assistant know what capacity you want him/her to work in
Understanding and implementing all emergency procedures when necessary
Arrange substitutes when needed for you
Any other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Directors
Responsible for curriculum development and promoting our program
BUDGET
Keeping monthly attendance, lunch and snack service records
DONORS
Identify potential donors within the program to your Director or Assistant Director
CLASSES
Complete 16 hours of training annually required by state licensing officials
Training should include but is not limited to topics such as:
o First aid and CPR
o Health and safety
o Child development
o Supervision and care of children
SUPERVISION
Mentor new teachers
Supervising play activities by:
o Interacting with the children
o Enforcing safety rules in a positive and consistent manner
o Intervening when children are likely to injure themselves or each other
o Know how many children you have at all times
MARKETING
Provide input on any marketing initiatives
COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS
Attending all staff meetings as called by the Director and/or Assistant Directors.
MEMBER CARE
Exhibiting professionalism at all times by respecting the confidentiality of the children and their families, and by refraining from discussing their own personal lives while in the work environment.
QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Bachelor Degree in early childhood education or child related field or a Child Development Associate degree or Child Development Associate credential
Must be customer service oriented
Ability to communicate effectively (written and oral) to members, guests, and management
Ability to maintain confidentiality of records, ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks
Experience in Windows environments
Working knowledge of word, e-mail, and parent communication platform
Commitment to accuracy and quality while meeting deadlines
Good communication, problem solving, and priority setting skills as well as maintaining a positive and professional attitude/disposition
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