Early Childhood - Teacher

Adventures to Learning

Eau Claire, WI, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Education

Full Time

Job Description
Summary

As a Early Childhood Education Teacher you will:

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that align with the needs of each age group.
Foster a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
Provide individualized care and support to each child, promoting social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development.
Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding their child’s daily activities, progress and development.
Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom space.
Adhere to all state licensing regulations and company policies to ensure a safe and compliant learning environment.
Collaborate with other teachers and staff to create a cohesive and supportive team atmosphere.
Encourage creativity, curiosity, and a love for learning through interactive activities, play, and exploration.

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

Child Care experience is preferred, but willing to train the right candidate.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Must be able to pass a caregiver background check.
Physical requirements include the ability to stand for long periods of time and be able to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

Benefits