Kidz Rock Early Learning Center is looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our team! The selected individual will be responsible for implementing safe and developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities that comply with program directives, relevant legislation, policies and procedures. The selected individual MUST love to work with and teach children ages 1-3, assist with daily snacks/meals, crafts, and overall curriculum instruction and implementation.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Assist the program Director(s) in implementing the overall program for all children enrolled in the Kidz Rock Early Learning Center.• Supervise children at all times.• Promote literacy and early education in all aspects of the program.• Develop and implement activities to stimulate the children.• Provide weekly schedules for children and parents.• Post classroom schedules, weekly.• Talk with parents about behavioral ups and downs as outlined and/or instructed by the program Director(s).• Discuss development with parents as instructed by the program Director(s).• Become familiar with emergency procedures and protocol.• Ensure cupboards are locked and cleaning supplies are out of children’s reach, at all times.• Integrate special needs children in a respectful manner.• Participate in fundraising for the school as needed.• Assist program Director(s) in training Caregiver Assistants, Teacher Aids and Interns, as needed.• Monitor and insure proper check-in, check-out and attendance procedures, daily.• Adhere to all program policies, procedures and duties as assigned, by the program Director(s).
MUST HAVE ABILITY TO:
Implement program objectives based on sound principles of child development; interact positively with children and act as an appropriate adult role model; meet all state and accreditation agency requirements; communicate effectively in English; apply concepts of integrated curriculum development in a non-biased manner; give and follow written and oral instructions; exercise judgment and discretion in analyzing and resolving problems; maintain accurate and detailed records; maintain cooperative working relationships; demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.
MUST HAVE KNOWLEDGE OF AND/OR ABILITY TO COMPLETE TRAINING IN:
Early childhood development and appropriate practices for infants, toddlers, and young children; nurturing, care giving and education of young children; concepts of integrated curriculum development and implementation; principles of observation and assessment of young children; solid foundation in other aspects of child development; principles of parent communication and support.
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Kidz Rock Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment activities will be conducted in a manner to assure equal opportunity for all and will be based solely on individual merit. It is our policy to select the best-qualified person for each position in the organization. Kidz Rock Early Learning Center will not discriminate against potential employees based on gender, race, color, ethnic origin, physical disability or age.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
CDA/Staff Credential, with experience working with children • Must pass Level II Criminal Background Screening, given by a Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) approved vendor(s).• Successful Completion of Department of Children and Families (DCF) 40 hour Training Courses and/or the ability to begin courses upon hire. CPR Certification preferred or the ability to obtain Certification within the first 90 days of employment.• Basic administrative and clerical skills: Typing, Data Entry, Filing, Reception and Customer Service abilities preferred.
Education:• High School Diploma/GED required.• Associates degree or higher with course study in Child Development, preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must be able to perform physical activities, such as, but not limited to, lifting children or heavy items (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking. Must be able to work safely in an environment containing biological conditions which may be unhealthful or hazardous (such as bodily fluids and waste, germs, childhood diseases).