Early Childhood - Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

Nice To Haves

Experience in a Toddler classroom

Basic computer skills

Benefits

Paid holidays

Paid vacation time after one year of employment

Paid sick time after three months of employment

Dental insurance

About Us

We are a non-profit childcare center dedicated to providing both full- and part-time care and education for children 18 months to kindergarten. Additionally, we offer before and after school care for children attending the local elementary school. Established in 1963 as the Tamworth Preschool, we received our first license in 1968 and have maintained that standard of quality ever since. Recently, we changed our name from Bearcamp Valley School and Children's Center to Tamworth Preschool and Children's Center, reflecting both our rich history and our commitment to growing into the future.