PRIMARY PURPOSE
Teacher - Job Description
We are a faith based child care center for Infants-VPK. This position is for 11am-3pm Monday-Friday.
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Design and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum. Incorporate Celebration Church’s mission, culture, goals, values, philosophies, policies, and development of an inclusive environment. Review important decisions with his/her supervisor, and maintain positive relationships with parents/guardians, children and coworkers. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position.
MAJOR FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES
Interactions/Caregiving
- Interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully by smiling, touching, and holding children. Speak in a friendly, calm, soft, courteous manner within close proximity of the child.
- Respect and observe children's interests. Intervene when needed to maintain safety. Enhance children's play with language, toys and activities.
- Communicate directly with each child at the child's level.
- Engage and communicate constructively with individual children during activities and routines. Take every opportunity to positively extend children's thinking and actions.
- Be available and responsive to children's needs, questions, and requests.
- Encourage and model social behavior and expectations which are developmentally appropriate.
- Acknowledge feelings with sensitivity and demonstrate appropriate expression of emotions.
- Practice positive discipline techniques in guiding children's behavior.
- Be attentive, flexible and supportive of children and their families during transitions to and from classrooms.
Curriculum
- Implement the curriculum which reflects observations and assessments of individual children and goals jointly developed with parents/guardians.
- Design an environment which responds to children's individual developmental levels, physical and emotional needs and current interests.
- Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials and activities which foster social skills and encourage children to think, problem solve, question, and experiment.
- Foster positive self-concept by supporting individuality, independence, and the ability to make choices.
- Implement the daily schedule which provides a balance of activities: quiet/active, indoor/outdoor, fine/gross motor, etc.
- Create documentation of children's accomplishments through online portfolios.
Parent – Teacher Communication
- Acknowledge parents/guardians and all classroom visitors. Demonstrate a friendly, courteous and professional demeanor.
- Respond to parent/guardian comments and concerns with sensitivity, interest, and respect. Maintain confidentiality.
- Invite input from parents/guardians regarding their child’s development and care.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with parents/guardians daily regarding the development and specific activities of the children in their primary care.
Health and Safety
- Maintain and follow all safety and health rules
- Supervise children at all times. Demonstrate awareness of entire group whether working with a small group or individuals.
- Know the number of children in your group and maintain ratios at all times.
- Maintain accurate attendance records throughout the day.
- Complete appropriate paperwork (i.e., accidents, medication, and allergies).
- Encourage children to utilize appropriate health, safety and nutritional practices.
- Keep the environment and equipment safe, clean, and attractive. Encourage respect for classroom materials. Notify designated individual in advance when supplies are needed.
- Arrange space in clearly defined, well organized activity areas.
- Organize a variety of materials on low, open shelves for children to use independently.
Professionalism
- Maintain confidentiality about issues concerning other staff members, children and families or management. Must not involve parents/guardians in center concerns.
- Demonstrate knowledge of ages and stages of development. Understand the general areas of physical, social, cognitive and emotional development for this age group.
- Ensure continuity of care for children by reporting to work on time and maintaining consistent attendance, arranging and communicating leave requests in advance.
- Respect and adhere to staffing schedules which may be adjusted as program needs change and may include working in another classroom.
- Demonstrate flexibility and openness to new ideas in child care practices.
- Attend staff meetings and training sessions
- Continue professional growth by attending courses, asking for feedback.
- Receive constructive criticism with an attitude that indicates a willingness to improve. Give feedback in a respectful manner.
Teamwork
- Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect with coworkers.
- Assume a fair share of work. Look for ways to be helpful. Demonstrate initiative.
- Assume additional classroom and location responsibilities as needed: kitchen, pets, children's files, etc.
- Offer and share ideas and materials with coworkers.
- Participate actively in teaching team through communication, collaboration, and curriculum planning.
- Communicate directly, work to resolve conflicts quickly, and avoid gossip.
Physical Demands
- Frequently lift, move, or hold children with a range of weight from 10 to 40 pounds. (Occasionally lift, move, or hold weight more than 40 pounds).
- Supervise and interact daily with children outdoors for extended periods in varied weather conditions.
- Demonstrate full range of motion to lift, reach, squat, climb, sit, and otherwise fully participate in activities.
- Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
- Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.
REQUIREMENTS (Must meet State requirements)
Education
- Must meet state requirements for Teacher (45 hours through DCF)
- High School diploma. CDA or working towards an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree is preferred. If not currently in possession of CDA or higher, it will be required to complete within 1st year of employment
Experience
- Minimum of 12 months of professional teaching experience in a licensed ECE environment required
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.50 - $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to work Monday-Friday from 11am-3pm?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
License/Certification:
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required)
Work Location: In person
