Join our Staff Child Care team! The Preschool Teacher works with children in the agency staff child care program, providing safe and developmentally appropriate care to children of MWVCAA staff, ages 3 to 5 years of age. This position promotes children's development in the areas of social-emotional, physical, cognitive and language development. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) One year of experience as Teacher in a Certified Child Care Center or comparable group care program in the care of Preschool-age children. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS Successful registration with the Office of Child Care's Central Background Registry. Driver qualification status is not required for this position. Ability to obtain Infant/Toddler First Aid/CPR certification within the first 60 days of employment. Ability to obtain Food Handler's Card within the first 30 days of employment. Must pass pre-employment physical. Candidate must pass pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screens. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Proficient in the use of computers and related information technologies. Ability to exercise patience with children. Ability to communicate effectively with young children, staff, and guardians. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee will also perform other reasonably related business duties as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. Ensures compliance with adult to child ratios at all times. Ensures compliance with Office of Child Care Licensing Regulations. Ensures children are released only to parent/guardians or authorized adults. Records children's daily attendance and meal counts, in compliance with agency procedures and CACFP regulations. Works in partnership with parents of preschool-age children to provide children with individualized care including diapering, toilet training, and bathing (when necessary). Provides for the development of children's cognitive, physical, social-emotional and language skills through planned activities, utilizing curriculum and materials that are appropriate for each child's age and developmental level. Keeps records of daily activities including feeding, napping, and diapering to share with each child's parent. Works with classroom team to set up classroom environment, and maintain the environment by regularly changing/rotating materials, supplies and props, utilizing developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-age children. Creates a supportive climate and positive environment with opportunities for children to make connections with other children and staff. Uses positive redirection and strategies to provide children with a safe, secure and enjoyable experience at school. Maintains a spontaneous and flexible attitude in meeting children's individual needs, encouraging children to verbalize their own feelings and ideas. Prepares materials, activities, and projects for class. Participates in family style meals and leading conversation at the table to enhance the social and emotional growth of children. Conducts, in the classroom, monthly emergency drills to prepare children and staff for fires, earthquakes, and lockdown situations per licensing rules. Participates in a minimum of 15 annual clock hours of training or education related to child care, of which at least 8 clock hours shall be in child development or early childhood education, as required by OCC Licensing. Develops and maintains relationships with parents/guardians, to ensure consistent and frequent communication.
