Child Care Center- Teacher, Two-Year Old Room
Child Care Center- Teacher, Two-Year Old Room
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Job Description
Shenandoah Universitys Child Care Department is accepting applications for a lead teacher in the 2-year-old classroom. This is a full-time benefited position located in Winchester Virginia. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:45am -5:45pm.
Shenandoah University Childcare Center offers a warm exciting and friendly atmosphere. Teachers are eligible for all university benefits including university tuition reimbursement for self dependents and spouse. Shenandoah offers a competitive benefits package including additional university holidays.
The childcare center is an intricate part of our community. Our philosophy is that the well-rounded child develops through a variety of experiences and stimuli. Most importantly we feel it is essential that each child develops a positive self-concept feels loved secure and safe while in our care.
The lead teacher will:
- Maintain an organized classroom that is positive safe fun and educational for the children.
- Develop and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards and encourage social cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions progress reports and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children. Change diapers and potty-train children when they are ready.
- Supervise teacher assistants and substitutes to ensure they are following planned activities hygiene and safety standards. Maintain accurate records forms and files.
- Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
- *Other duties may be assigned and the job function may vary as the positionneeds change.
Required Skills
Required Education Level and Experience:
Must be at least 21 years of age and meet ONE of the following educational requirements:
1. A Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) and one year of programmatic experience.
2. Associates Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of18 Credits in ECE and one year of programmatic experience.
3. An endorsement or bachelors degree in a child related field such as but not limited toelementary education nursing or recreation from a college or university and one year ofprogrammatic experience;
4. A graduate degree in a child related field such as but not limited to elementary educationnursing or recreation from a college or university and six months of programmatic experience
Required certifications training knowledge and skills:
In addition to the educational component above applicant must have the following:
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- Excellent leadership organizational and interpersonal skills.
- High energy positive attitude and the ability to work well with others (staff children andparents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Must have current Infant/Child/Adult CPR and First Aid certification.
- VA online Preservice Training (13 hours)
- TB screening (no sooner than 30 days before start date)
- Must clear full background check fingerprinting and must pass urine drug screening
- Annually receive 16 hours in-service training and attend staff meetings.
- Requirements also include the ability to lift at least 50 pounds have physical dexterityhave the ability to reach arms above head and be able to kneel bend squat and crawl.
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