Infant and Toddler Teachers (Powell, WY)

Infant and Toddler Teachers

Create manage and participate in a variety of learning environments and activities that provide opportunities for students to develop to their fullest potential and achieve their learning objectives. Participate collaboratively and professionally with other teachers and staff to promote the general well-being of the school and collective individual interest of its staff and student body. RESPONSIBILITIES Educational Program Fully implements assigned NLCI early age curriculum (Links to Learning) in accordance with directives and guidelines for implementation demonstrates understanding of school s educational programs (e.g. classroom environment student work bulletin boards parent communications boards classroom management parent reports assessments center management etc.) Provides weekly age appropriate lesson plans for review and ensures that assignments and necessary materials are prepared before the beginning of each activity modifies lesson plans and schedules as required. Utilizes NLCI curriculum planning including readiness math readiness circle time themes science health motor movement art cooking music computers and ensures educational equity. Acknowledges and encourages diversity and varying viewpoints by providing images and experiences that reflects the local and global communities. Uses circle time and centers according to lesson plans and varies the instructional materials used including contextual supplemental teaching bulletin boards teacher-constructed audio-visual activity-based hands-on discovery puzzles games and tactile. Assesses developmental needs of children and works to incorporate individual students learning physical and emotional needs through providing a variety of materials and activities that encourage children to explore their environment and develop social skills problem-solving skills and new ways of thinking. Maintains accurate and timely educational assessments and progress portfolios for all students assigned. Utilizes NLCI supplemental materials as required by specific classroom or program. Health & Safety Monitors students appropriately to ensure a safe and healthy environment both indoors and outdoors following all rules and procedures of the school and company as well as state licensing standards. Maintains accurate attendance reports including Face to Name procedure. Ensures that hazardous objects are out of reach of children. Maintains ratios at all times keeps attendance records of children throughout the day. Promptly reports any suspected child abuse to the Principal for appropriate research and notification. Disinfects mats toys and other classroom materials weekly or as required. Carries out fire drills in accordance with licensing requirements in conjunction with Principal direction. Serves food and monitors children observing food intake and needs of children. Reports maintenance and equipment needs and safety hazards in a timely manner. Adheres to school Injury and Illness Prevention Plan including observation of children for illness disease or unusual behavior administering first aid or emergency measures reporting any findings to the administrative team and the timely completion of corresponding paperwork. Maintains accurate attendance reports including Face to Name procedure. Maintains updated student lists and adheres to any child food allergy requirements and or special dietary needs in each classroom. Interactions with Students Communicates frequently and respectfully with children directly in child-friendly tones and on their level including getting down on the floor with children during certain activities holding or picking up children when needed being able to help children during naptime and supporting the children s efforts. Ensures rules and limits are established according to school positive discipline philosophy and standards uses consistency in discipline. Initiates and models positive interactions in the classroom on the playground and in other settings. Encourages students positive self-image and supports individuality independence and creative expression. Helps children during transitions to and from classrooms. Interactions with Parents and Staff Meets and greets children each day in a warm and friendly tone upon arrival and departure. Presents a favorable image of the school to parents children staff and visitors by exhibiting a friendly caring and warm attitude at all times. Ensures that parents other teachers and Principal are informed appropriately of children s cognitive behavioral and social issues as necessary. Directs parental concerns issues and information relative to children s progress to Principal as needed. Obtains prior approval from Principal regarding written communication to parents. Meets and greets perspective families and assists administration with classroom tour or other events. Professionalism Maintains a cooperative attitude in dealing with other staff and parents always presenting a high level of respect in tone and manner. Works to resolve conflicts quickly. Follows all school and company policies and procedures including but not limited to dress code assigned work schedule reliability dependability and punctuality. Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to learn and adopt new ideas in early learning and development works to continually learn and improve skills. Maintains confidentiality regarding staff children and families as well as NLCI management and operations. Avoids gossip and drama in the workplace. Attends staff meetings trainings and other school functions as required and requested. Communicates directly with others based on fact keeping in mind the best interest of families students and the program. Implements recommendations from Parent Assurance Reviews (PAR) and Quality Assurance Reviews (QAR) as required by the Principal. Other Duties Responsible for supervision of students other than those assigned to his her classroom on an emergency basis. Accountable for playground duty supervision (as assigned) ensuring that children remain in the playground are playing safely on equipment and report back inside with their class when instructed to do so. Plans class parties attends field trips and plans implements extended before and after school activities if part of employment relationship. Follows NLCI policies regarding classroom purchases prior to it being made on behalf of the school. Conserves classroom materials by using all materials effectively and efficiently reports supply needs when stock is depleted. Serves on staff committees as requested. Performs all other duties as assigned. ESSENTIAL SKILLS & EXPERIENCE Experience & Credentials High School diploma or equivalent (GED) required. Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education or Bachelor s Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred. Previous experience as an Early Childhood Education Teacher in a licensed preschool or early development center. Strong organizational skills. Must be 18 years of age or older. Communication & Interpersonal Skills Exhibits strong interpersonal and communication skills. Creates a responsive and productive working relationship with parents children teachers other staff and the local community through remaining accessible and communicating clearly and concisely. Utilizes technology to effectively communicate with staff parents and the administrative team. The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload. Apply Here www.Click2Apply.net jbtwnc6