Early Childhood Lead-One Year Old Teacher
8 days ago
Gilbert
Job DescriptionSalary: TBD Educational Qualifications: • High School Diploma or equivalent, • CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain, • Meets the education criteria required by the state, • 24 units of ECE or CDA preferred Key Competencies: • Creativity, • Learning on the Fly, • Planning, • Patience, • Approachability, • Customer Focus, • Compassion, • Informing, • Listening, • Integrity and Trust General Responsibilities: • Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs, provides customer service and builds trust, • Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children, • Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter, • Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children, • Arrives at the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call-in procedures and is dependable overall, • Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulatory requirements, • Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary if other personnel are not available, • Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate, • Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher in Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required, • Adhere to and act in line with the company's mission and values at all times, • Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members, • Greet children and parents at drop-off and pick-up, • Be a supportive and contributing member of the team, • Demonstrate knowledge of BKs philosophy and curriculum expectations, • Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times, • Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude, • Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual, • Tentative schedule 8 am - 5 pm. Job Knowledge/Skills: • Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education with One-year-olds!, • Strong organizational skills, • Ability to work well in a team environment, • Implement effective customer service for children and families, • Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of children, • Ability to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum Program Responsibilities: • Plan and implement curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately, • Plan a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and child-initiated/staff-initiated activities, • Maintain positive learning environments, • Assist in child evaluations and parent conferences, • Assist with annual portfolios for children, • Seek assistance and support when necessary and provide assistance and support when necessary, • Proactive in implementing best practices in the program, • Engage in professional development Classroom Responsibilities: • Ensure that the classroom is safe at all times; conduct appropriate safety checks when needed, • Maintain and ensure appropriate headcount of all children at all times, • Maintain ratio at all times; children should always be in line of sight, • Complete assigned tasks promptly and seek additional responsibility when appropriate, • Ensure that the classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and make appropriate changes when necessary, • Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will ensure health and safety to children (ex, wiping spills, clearing debris, etc.), as well as general cleanliness and orderliness in your classroom, • Wipe childrens faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment, • Observe & ensure that all children wash their hands after using the bathroom Team and Family Interactions: • Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts, • Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner, • Share ideas and information; research appropriate information, • Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion, • Viewed as a team player and acts as a role model to team members, • Focus on solving problems and thinking out ideas that may be best for children and families, • Support decisions and acts as a resource to others, • Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with children and families, • Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively, • May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers, • BK's Dress code is business casual, but you may be asked to wear dressier outfits for parental events or costumes for children-focused events. Physical Demands/Work Environment: Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips. • Must be able to lift 40 lbs.. and stand for up to 95% of the day, • Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on the floor and bend down numerous times per day, • Agility to move from a seated to a standing position quickly to respond to childrens needs, • Perform all activities with children for prolonged periods, such as dancing, jumping, running, and walking, • Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors, • Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities to monitor the well-being of children, • Work hours may vary to accommodate the needs of children and families