Early Childhood Educator

Job Description

Job Description

PURPOSE / SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Under supervision of the Early Childhood Director and Assistant Directors. This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities of the Early Childhood Educator. It is understood that the Executive office may make additional assignments, as program needs change.

PROGRAMMATIC

• Understands and follows the staff guidelines and procedures set forth by the Child Development Center
• Planning and writing the lesson plans for each week within guidelines established by the Director and Assistant Director
• Willing to train and work within the SHEVA framework for learning
• Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
• Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children and follow curriculum implementation that addresses individual needs of each child
• Preparing supplies and the environment for activities
• Maintaining an orderly and clean environment for the group
• Observing, recording and reporting individual child's behavior.

o Record progress report

o Maintain children’s individual portfolios

o Conduct two parent conferences a school year

BUDGET

Keeping monthly attendance, lunch and snack service records

DONORS

Identify potential donors within the program to your Director or Assistant Director

CLASSES

Complete 16 hours of training annually required by state licensing officials

Training should include but is not limited to topics such as :

o First aid and CPR

o Health and safety

o Child development

o Supervision and care of children

SUPERVISION

Mentor new teachers

Supervising play activities by :

o Interacting with the children

o Enforcing safety rules in a positive and consistent manner

o Intervening when children are likely to injure themselves or each other

o Know how many children you have at all times

MARKETING

Provide input on any marketing initiatives

COMMITTEES AND MEETINGS

Attending all staff meetings as called by the Director and / or Assistant Directors.

MEMBER CARE

Exhibiting professionalism at all times by respecting the confidentiality of the children and their families, and by refraining from discussing their own personal lives while in the work environment.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions