Job Summary
BioKids is a NAEYC accredited early childhood program. We are a parent cooperative open yearround and offer fulltime programming for young children. We serve children birth through five years in three classrooms: the Infant/Toddler Program 6 weeks 24 months) the Discovery Preschool 24 months 36 months or until pottytraining) and the Preschool Program 36 months 5 years of age). Come join our team!
Responsibilities
1. Develop lesson plans to stimulate and develop mental progresses as well as provide a wellrounded day of activity for preschool children. Use DAP guidance techniques Creative Curriculum Developmental Objectives provide appropriate activities. 2. Provide intentional daily experiences in accordance to the Creative Curriculum Developmental Objectives based on the childrens developmental needs and interests. 3. Will be responsible for the Teaching Strategies GOLD assessment tool and the assessments for the children in their classroom. 4. Communicate effectively with professionals parents and children. 5. Extinguishes or lessens inappropriate behavior and redirects children to appropriate actions by applying Positive Child Guidance techniques to help children learn to manage their own behavior in a Positive manner. Models correct techniques for teaching assistants. 6. Teaches and leads children in music and movement to help them develop memory verbal skills and a love for music. 7. Must be able to lift children of up to 30 pounds safely. 8. Interacts with parents and/or guardians to discuss concerns daytoday problems suggestions etc. to alleviate concerns and maintain a harmonious relationship. 9. Keep accurate records of clients program usage. 10. Maintains a healthy and safe environment for children by sanitizing materials daily and operating within State Licensing Guidelines. 11. Promotes leadership skills within a classroom team and oversees classroom assistants to interpret behaviors and ensure they are working appropriately with children. 12. Demonstrate the ability to work independently but show a willingness to take direction from the supervisor 13. Help maintain NAEYC standards and classroom portfolios. 14. Demonstrates consistent attendance and punctuality 15. Maintains a healthy environment for children by sanitizing materials daily and operating within state licensing guidelines. 16. Supports the BioKids staff in activities such as: playing on the floor with children at their eye level supervising and maintaining ratios at all time helping children toilet including lifting children to change their diapers guiding them through the potty training process (as directed by the lead preschool teacher) washing hands cleaning the classroom maintaining safe transitions between indoors and playground (including supervising children outdoors year round) and implementing lesson plans as assigned. 17. Daily routine care of children including: feeding diapering cuddling playing singing talking picking children up holding them and otherwise providing a gentle and nurturing environment. You will need to be available and responsive to the needs of individual children. 18. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Child and Family Development Early Childhood Development or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); one year of experience; current CPR certification; a current Food Handlers Permit; and effective interpersonal skills. Twenty hours of continuing education each year in early childhood education and a commitment to provide excellent customer service are also required.