School-Age Teacher Afterschool Care

Job Description Infant Toddler/Preschool Teacher

Purpose: To perform all tasks according to Kids R Kids policies and procedures and child care regulatory agencies. To provide a warm nurturing safe and loving environment where selfconcepts are enhanced independence encouraged and individuality respected. To implement programs that support the Mission Statement of Kids R Kids Learning Academy

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Arrive on time in appropriate attire

Be familiar with and stay current on state child care regulations local and federal regulatory agencies Kids R Kids policies and procedures and maintain compliance with all

Comply with federally mandated universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures

Direct all questions about the center concerning policy and procedures federal state and local regulatory agencies to the Franchisee Director or Assistant Director

Know the procedures for fire weather and other related emergencies

Know procedures for the care of an injured or ill child

Be aware of children with allergies

Know child/staff ratio for your group of children

Use the telephone in your classroom if you need assistance or have questions. (NEVER LEAVE YOUR CLASS OUT OF RATIO)

Greet each child and parent as they enter the classroom

Establish and maintain good communication with parents

Begin a Daily Report for each child as they arrive (must be comfortable with tablet software)

Check all belongings of each child to ensure they are labeled with the childs first and last name

Take attendance daily. Always take attendance sheet (Classroom Log) with you on the playground

Direct parents to front desk if medication is to be administered

Follow the Kids R Kids Discipline Policy

Report and document any unusual behavior to theDirector or Assistant Director

Report and document any staff member seen using verbal physical or sexual abuse or neglecting a child to the Franchisee Director or Assistant Director

Use the classroom daily schedule as a guideline when implementing your Kids R Kids Curriculum

Request supplies needed for your class 7 days in advance

Keep decorations in your classroom up to date. Display childrens work at childrens eye level

Follow daily schedule for meal snacks and outside play time

Be knowledgeable of playground safety

Supervise and interact with your class when in the cafe or on the playground

Interact with the children at their eye level

Observe the children during each activity making sure they are interacting and safe

Keep teacher workstation safe and tidy

Follow the recommendations on the Cleaning Chart to properly sanitize and disinfect your classroom and equipment

Keep Franchisee Director or Assistant Director informed of needed structure or equipment repairs

Be prepared for parent/teacher conferences (Director will schedule)

Incident reports should be sent to the front desk at the time the incident occurred so parents can be informed

Children should be engaged in an activity awaiting their parents arrival

Greet each parent as they arrive to pick up their child

Be ready and willing to discuss a childs progress or any concerns a parent may have

Release children to authorized persons only

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Meet the minimum requirements set by the state child care regulatory agency for the position of Infant Toddler or Preschool Teacher

• Demonstrate the following qualities: selfmotivation selfdirection patient able to make good judgments creativity reliability and dependability

• Provide all medical records abuse clearance criminal records check fingerprint clearance high school diploma training certificates and any other forms or information required by the child care regulatory agency or this school

• Physical constraints required include the ability to hear the conversational voice with or without a hearing aid the ability to see and read newsprint with or without corrective lenses to speak and be understood under normal circumstances. Have the ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds; have use of arms hands legs and feet with or without corrective devices to accomplish the job including evacuation of the building during emergencies

• Demonstrate the ability to handle crisis situations especially where children are involved and to respond immediately to any emergency situation

• Be willing to participate in continuing education as required by the child care regulatory agency

• Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Certifications & Annual Professional Development hours

This Job Description is the minimum required duties. Duties may change to meet state ratios and to ensure compliance with State and Regulatory Agencies.