Toddler/Pre-School Teacher at the Early Learning Center

Reporting to the Director of the Early Learning Center the Teacher will work with the Lead Teachers to support children and carry out the curriculum within the classroom in accordance with the schools philosophy to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of The Early Learning Center. This is a full time position during the school Duties and ResponsibilitiesEnsure the health and wellbeing of the children at the Center including all aspects of physical and emotional nurturing while maintaining a safe stimulating and comfortable environment in accordance with Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations and the Centers Parent Handbook;Assist Lead Teachers with curriculum preparation and set up of materials and delivery of the daily curriculum;Consistently respond to the childs physical caregiving needs including changing diapers according to EECs sanitary procedures;Provide parents with written and verbal communication daily regarding their children. Attend monthly staff meetings and meet with the Director on a regular basis to review concerns and professional development needs;While upholding safe food handling policies and practices assist with serving snacks and lunch Assist in maintaining and organizing the Centers supplies and equipment to maintain a clean safe and orderly environment;Adhere to safety policies and procedures including evacuation and emergency procedures in conformance with state and EEC standards and regulations;Attend 20 hours of professional development per year annual CPR recertification training and first aid training as needed; register input and update PQR training and educational hours on an annual basis;Other duties as SpecificationsAssociates Degree or equivalent experience required 13 years of experience working in a group childcare EEC Teacher Certification requiredMust provide documentation of good physical health and current immunizations every two years as required by EECPossess an understanding of child growth and developmentPossess general knowledge of nutrition health and first aidPossess strong and effective verbal communication skillsPossess the ability to calmly handle stressful and emergency situationsDemonstrate enjoyment of childrenDemonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse communityAbility to manage and sensitivity to highly confidential information Willingness to serve as a mandated reporterPhysical Job DemandsAbility to frequently move quicklyAbility to frequently walk stand and stoop Ability to frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40 lbs. Ability to interact with children on the floor for extended periods of timeFrequent close visual acuity to view a computer terminal manage data and figures and readAbility to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists hands and/or fingersWorking ConditionsThe worker is in a classroom and an office environment but is also subject to the hazards of a kitchen where stoves and other appliances are utilized and outside in the elements on a playground with children. The worker is subject to extremes in temperature both hot and cold when outdoors. The worker is subject to bodily fluids from children. DisclaimerThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of personnel so classified.**SIGNON BONUS**The successful candidate will receive a $1000 signon bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.