Provide a safe, nurturing and responsive environment that stimulates the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of preschool-aged children.
Develop individual goals for preschoolers, document ongoing assessment of progress and facilitate transition.
Develop lesson plans and activities that are aligned with the Louisiana Birth-to-Five Early Learning Standards.
Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities.
Provide high-quality interactions that maximize child development and involvement.
Actively supervise preschoolers at all times and always maintain the appropriate staff –to- child ratio, whether with a 3-year old group, a 4-year-old group, or a mixed age group.
Communicate daily with parents regarding the milestones and activities of their child.
Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort and unusual behavior of children.
Report any safety hazards observed indoors or outdoors.
Use data from CLASS, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and the Louisiana Birth-to-Five Early Learning Standards to guide ongoing high-quality interactions with preschoolers.
Communicate transparently with the Center Director and Assistant Director/Instructional Coach regarding parent communication, children’s growth and development and updates on licensing documentation (i.e. externally approved clock hours, paperwork for physical exams, TB, etc).
Participate in monthly staff meetings.
Ensure that personal care needs are met for all preschoolers.
Other duties, as assigned by Center Director or Assistant Director/Instructional Coach.
At least one year experience in a part-day or full-day program for preschoolers, a minimum of 15 clock hours in approved core knowledge and a commitment to complete a Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate OR a technical diploma in an early childhood related field within 18 months of hire date.
Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate in PreK and at least one year experience teaching in a part-day or full-day program for preschoolers;
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A technical diploma or certificate of technical studies in an early childhood related field
from an accredited technical or community college and at least one year experience teaching in a part-day or full-day program for preschoolers;
A career diploma that has been recognized by the Louisiana Pathways Career
Development System and at least one year experience teaching in a part-day or full-day program for preschoolers;
An associate degree in an early childhood related field from a regionally accredited
college or university and at least one year of experience teaching in a part-day or full-day program for preschoolers; or
A bachelor’s degree or higher in an early childhood related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.
