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Clubhouse Academy LLC- Johnstown, CO
Lead Teacher
Job Description
Job Requirements
Minimum requirements :
- Graduation from high school or GED.
- Must have at least a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an equivalent credential that addresses comparable competencies.
- Colorado Shines account, connected to your employer
- Colorado Shines / PDIS classes finished- All orientation required classes (search w / the keyword), we require 22 hours in total in PDIS
- College courses in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
- Six months of experience in an early childhood program or other paid position working with young children.
- Must be willing to obtain a minimum of 15 hours of training each year self-scheduled attended on your own time
- Have the experience / knowledge / personality necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.
- 2 weeks notice for any time needed off
- Monthly, required staff meetings- paid lunch provided.
- Friday afternoons
Nature of Work
Must be able to do the following :
Communicate effectively with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.Provide quality, nurturing care to infants and toddlers enrolled in the program.Manage a group by yourself or with an Assistant Teacher with infants / toddlers.Plan and implement an age-appropriate curriculum with Frogstreet.Demonstrate skills to properly address developmental social / emotional needs of infants and toddlers.Conduct and document developmental screenings and assessments of children. (ASQs)Maintain effective, working relationships with children, parents, and fellow staff.Lift, bend, squat, kneel, reach be on your feet or on the floor for most of your shiftWe are-
Located just off of Hwy 60, just East of I-25 at the Johnstown / Johnsons’ corner exit
We take care of not only children’s basic needs, but we form bonds with them,
we care about them, we teach them
We use Frogstreet Curriculum as our main curriculum along with Zoo phonics
Safari Sidsprinkled with CATCH large motor / outdoor curriculumWe accommodate children between 6 weeks old through 36 months / 3 years old
We offer-
Paid holidays after 90 daysEaster Monday, July 4th, Memorial Day,oLabor Day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day
Paid CPR / FA classes- we have our own trainerTele health after 90 daysChoice of Dental OR Vision after 90 daysFlexible work schedule, including choice of working 5 days / 8-hour shifts or 4 days / 10-hour shiftsSick pay is earned upon starting, Dr. note required to use hours, this included BereavementWater cooler for staff useThe state requires 10 minutes paid staff breaks, I typically offer 15 minutes after approximately 2-3 hours of your shift30-minute unpaid lunch breaks out of the classroom- (you may leave the premises)Teachers are responsible for the following :
Interactions and Relationships with Children and Families
Warmly greeting children and parents upon their arrival at the center and helping childrenseparate from parents as they leave
Responding non-defensively and courteously when parents have concerns, referring them to the DirectorAt all times, using low, calm voice tones when communicating with childrenMoving to the children to talk rather than calling from a distanceEngaging in frequent face-to-face, eye-to-eye communications with childrenResponding quickly to children who are in distressTreating children and families of all races, religions, and cultures equally with respect andconsideration
Helping children to know, accept, and appreciate themselves as individuals making them feel included part of our ‘family’Stating directions in positive terms only 1-2 at a time, depending on their development / attention spanEstablishing reasonable limits for children gently pushing them beyond those limits for teaching / growing purposesUsing non-punitive ways of dealing with inappropriate behaviors and exercising authoritywithout undermining children's self-worth
Encouraging children to use words to solve their problemsModeling appropriate ways to behaveClassroom Management and Curriculum Development
Arriving on time ready to teach to be ready for the first child of the dayArranging and maintaining the classroom centers as appropriate for the age group development with the willingness to accept when something isn’t working or causing behavior issuesWriting implementing daily, developmentally appropriate lesson plans to include learning goals and objectives which are linked to specific curriculum activities and to all developmental domains of children : emotional, social, cognitive, and physical. Plans include individualizingactivities for specific children as well as group plans.performing ongoing observations of children to assess their skills and abilitiesBeing accountable for the care of classroom materialsPlanning and smoothly managing daily routines and transitionsBeing able to focus on individual children while being aware of what is happeningthroughout the classroomProviding a safe environment to reduce and prevent injuries and / or injuriesReporting the need for classroom repairsProfessional Practices- YOU are a person who-
Takes initiative to do what needs to be done without being told every timeHelps out in all aspects of the center, including dishes, laundry, cleaningFollows the center's policies and procedures licensing rules / regulationsMaintains confidentially of families and children’s information, conversations, etc…Attends early childhood education workshops- a love for learningIs conscientious in use of sick leave and / or requested time offIs punctual and calls the center phone when unforeseen circumstances cause your latenessRefraining from gossiping about other staff members or families, the business, etc…Maintains cordial and harmonious professional relationships with other staff membersReadily and cooperatively adapt to new or changing situations on a daily basisFollowing through, in a timely fashion, on assigned tasks, asking when help / advice is neededAccomplishing duties accurately completely with a minimum of supervisionStrong work ethic- hard work is essential- we have NO time to waste in this businessMultitask like a lady BOSS!Reliable, responsible for your words, actions and own your mistakes, do better improve next timeLove to sing / dance to children’s music, be silly like no one’s watchingYOU do the right thing, even when NO ONE is watchingYOU are able to encourage, empower, teach uplift co-workers$600 sign on bonus if you are or can be Lead teacher qualified within 2 weeks of hirs. Bonus is paid at 90 days through 3 paychecks, adding $200 to each of those 3 paychecks after 90 days.Duties
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