Early Childhood Teacher-Hiring Bonus

• Delivers Creative Curriculum with fidelity planning experiences and activities grounded in the curriculum framework and aligned to childrens developmental needs
• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate play-based learning experiences across all developmental domains
• Shares responsibility for TSG GOLD assessment documentation with the Early Childhood Specialist maintaining accurate and current records for each child
• Creates and maintains a warm home-like classroom environment that reflects the environment as third teacher philosophy
• Engages families through daily communication family conferences and portfolio sharing
• Implements Individualized Care Plans (ICPs) for children with identified support needs
• Maintains active supervision at all times in accordance with BGCNP policies and CFOC standards
• Tracks and records meal and food service participation for CACFP reporting purposes
• Participates in professional development team meetings and reflective practice
• Provides daily direction and guidance to Classroom Assistants
• Maintains a clean organized and safe classroom environment
• Supports classroom transitions meals rest time and routines with consistency and intentionality

• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associates or Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required or must be obtained within first year of employment
• Knowledge of NAEYC Program Standards preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with young children in a group care setting
• Knowledge of or willingness to learn Teaching Strategies GOLD and Creative Curriculum
• Strong relationship-building skills with children and families
• CPR/First Aid certification required or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
• Satisfactory background check per SD DSS requirements

• Ability to work actively in a classroom environment for the full shift
• Ability to sit on the floor kneel crouch bend and move at a childs level
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds
• Ability to supervise children outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Must be able to respond quickly in emergency situations
• This position is considered to be safety-sensitive

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain nor be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

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