Roles and Responsibilities
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Find new experiences to share with children.
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Must be able to comprehend and follow selected curriculum
- Introduce three to six-year-old children to the world of school
- Support learning by providing activities and materials that children find engaging.
- Must keep classroom clean, safe, and free of materials that could be hazardous to children
- Must manage a classroom; requires organizational skills, attention to detail, and commitment
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Become a partner in learning and encouraging children to find their own answers instead of providing the answers for them.
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Facilitate learning, supply a developmentally appropriate environment with interesting materials, and adequate time to explore, play, and interact.
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Complete required paperwork, lesson planning, prepare materials and the environment, and negotiating requires teachers to have strong management skills
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Nurture children in all aspects of development: social, emotional, cognitive, and physical. In every interaction, a teacher should nurture appropriate growth and development.
- Must be able to communicate with many people throughout the day; parents, children, support staff, the general public, and administrators. Early childhood teachers must be prepared to communicate with all these people.
Qualifications and Education Requirements
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45 hours training child growth and development
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45 Methods and Materials
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45 Supporting Breast Feeding Practice Training
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9 hr Communication
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College Degree
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High School Diploma/GED
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American Disability Act Training
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Developmental Screening
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Basic Health & Safety
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SIDS
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Emergency Preparedness
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Medication Administration
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First Aid/CPR
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Credentialing
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CDA
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PQE
Preferred Skills
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Patience and humor
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A respect of differences
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Must be creative and flexible
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Must have an enthusiasm for children learning
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A demonstrated ability to participate in decision making and problem solving
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Must have knowledge of the stages of growth to support children’s development
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A demonstrated ability in using a variety of interpersonal skills with parents, children, and outside professionals
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Excellent interpersonal skills; able to effectively and professionally communicate with customers, co-workers, and vendors
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Working knowledge and demonstrated high-quality programming skills with an ability to incorporate the Early Years Learning Framework, the Education and Care Services National Regulations and the National Quality Standards
Employee Benefits:
- Insurance package
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Retirement benefits
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Paid time off package
- Tuition reimbursement
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Student loan forgiveness
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Employee childcare discount
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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
