Qualifications: Degree in Early Childhood or Child Development or related field. Must show good leadership skills and ability to relate well to children and adults, including parents, staff members, and visitors. Must be able to accept differences in style and personality among teachers and children.
Responsibilities : Responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
1. Supervising the center in the director’s absence.
2. Teaching a class of sixteen school-age children in a manner consistent with the philosophy and goals of the center.
This includes: a. Treating each child with dignity and respect.
b. Planning activities, which will encourage each child’s growth in the areas of emotional, social, cognitive and physical development.
c. Recognizing and considering the individual needs of each child in relation to cultural and socio-economic background, disabilities, special talents and interests, style and pace of learning.
d. Helping children learn to think creatively, to solve problems independently, and to respect themselves and others.
3. Being responsible for the arrangement, decor, and learning environment in the classroom, keeping in mind that work done by the children should take precedence over decorations made by adults.
4. Being responsible for reporting to the director any equipment repairs or replacements needed, maintenance needed in the room or elsewhere in the building or on the playground, and supplies that need to be reordered.
5. Assisting the director in explaining and showing the program to visitors.
6. Planning and carrying out conferences with the parents of the children in the class.
7. Generally promoting a good rapport among staff members.
8. Attending all staff meetings and programs sponsored by the center.
9. Actively seeking to continuously update skills by attending outside workshops and conferences whenever possible, by becoming a member of and being active in professional organizations, and by constantly seeking new ideas and materials for use in the classroom with the children or to share with staff members.
10. Maintaining strict confidentiality regarding children and their families.
11. Maintaining professional conduct and attitudes in working with parents and staff as well as visitors and the general public.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $15,000.00 to $30,000.00 /year
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