The Kindergarten teacher is an effective decision-maker who fosters and facilitates the academic and social-emotional development of the children. The Kindergarten teacher will plan, implement and assess lessons while building a partnership with kindergarten families.
- Instruct the center's developmentally appropriate curriculum
- Evaluate the effectiveness of child development activities on a daily basis
- Supervise and direct staff assigned to assist in the class room
- Ensure the safety and physical well-being of the children
- Maintain regular communication with parents
- Contribute to the effective operation of the overall program of the center in compliance with the Rules and Regulations of the Ohio Department of Education
The Kindergarten Teacher should have:
- Degree(s) in one of the following: child development, early childhood education, psychology, music, social work or special education
- A Child Development Associate credential with experience teaching in a part-day or full-day program
- Excellent verbal, listening and written communication skills
- Credentials that meet state requirements for education and additional center requirements may apply
- Values children
- Physically able to perform the job of lead teacher of children
- Warm and respectful attitude toward children
- Reliable
- Flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program
- Willing to accept supervision in order to improve work performance
- Self awareness
- Integrity
- Unconditional Caring and Laughter
- Intuitive
- Supports the goals, objectives and philosophy of the center
