Carlton Academy COS Hiring for Lead Toddler Teacher Job at Colorado Springs, CO Full Time

The qualified candidate shall be responsible to guide the growth and development of children 12 months to 23 months toward their highest potential. A positive attitude, the ability to further your education and contribute to the childcare facility are a must. Experience working with preschool children is required. Must demonstrate the ability to provide a wide range of creative activities and appropriate experiences for preschool children. Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds. The State of Colorado Lead Teacher Child Care credentials, CDA preferred, First Aid and CPR.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Greets each child and family in a warm and friendly manner.

2. Read each individual child’s files in his/her class and is knowledgeable about their medical and developmental histories.

3. Interacts with the children and encourages their involvement in activities.

4. Provides a warm, safe, and caring environment that is kept orderly, clean, and appealing. The environment should allow the child to grow and to explore.

5. Gives children undivided attention, watching carefully for any hazards.

6. Cleans and sanitizes the classroom and any areas of play regularly throughout the day and very thoroughly at the end of each day.

7. Plans, prepares, and implements daily activities (indoor/outdoor) as they relate to the curriculum.

8. Responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of the children.

9. Provides overall supervision of toileting and bathroom time.

10. Oversees all mealtime/snack time activities and related record keeping.

11. Maintains daily attendance records.

12. Maintains ongoing developmental records for each child, including keeping records of all developing skills (physical, social, emotional, and cognitive).

13. Keeps a “portfolio” of each child’s progress, including photographs, samples of their artwork, writing, etc.

14. Maintains good communication with parents on a daily basis through the use of daily sheets, notes, or verbally.

15. Supervises, trains and utilizes assistant teacher’s skills and abilities.

16. Works with other staff members to form a positive, supportive team atmosphere.

17. Ensures confidentiality of privileged information.

18. Maintains adherence to all company policies and procedures, including Center safety requirements.

19. Must work the days and hours required by the Center to perform all assigned responsibilities and tasks, be punctual and timely in meeting all performance requirements, including but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines.

20. Performs additional program duties as assigned by the Director according to Center needs.

Periodic Duties

1. Attends all Early Childhood staff meetings.

2. Attends all supervisory meetings, team planning meetings and curriculum meetings scheduled by the Early Childhood Director.

3. Attends/participates in the Center Orientation.

4. Participates in Parent/Child Orientation.

5. Maintains all required reports pertaining to the class and/or individual children. This includes progress reports twice annually.

6. Prepares and conducts Parent/Teacher Conferences. Also, responsible for holding or initiating parent conference/meetings other than as mentioned above, as necessary.

7. Attends workshops, conferences, & any in-service training sponsored by Carlton Academy COS and/or other educational organizations, as approved and instructed by the Director.

8. Attends any Early Childhood Conferences requested by Director.

9. Submits a written lesson plan monthly and weekly to the Director for prior approval.

10. Performs all tasks needed for classroom set-up and clean-up.

11. Maintains cleanliness in all areas at all times, including staff areas.

Minimum Position Requirements

1. Ability to effectively interact and relate to children in a developmentally appropriate manner.

2. Must be sensitive to individual children’s differences and needs and be willing to adjust the program & curriculum to meet those individual needs.

3. Must have knowledge and experience working with children of all ages from birth-10 years.

4. Must have knowledge of safety issues concerning children of all ages from birth- 10 years.

5. Must have knowledge of childhood/infant illnesses and be able to identify them.

6. Must be motivated to learn and grow in an educational environment; and be willing to continually increase knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.

7. Must be able to relate with and speak to parents in a respectful and courteous manner.

8. Must be willing to work in a team environment; be willing to share ideas & be open to other’s ideas; be flexible & willing to compromise.

9. Must have completed High School or equivalent and have a Child Development Associate Certification (CDA) (Preferred). Must have a Lead Teacher Qualification (Preferred).

Special Requirements and Physical Demands:

1. Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 40 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, squatting, pushing and pulling, and sitting and walking.

2. Noise level can be moderate to loud.

3. Must physically, emotionally, psychologically able to closely supervise young children, provide for all of their needs and for their safety, and work in inside and outside environments. You must be able to react and move quickly in emergencies and to prevent injuries or harm to the children you supervise.

4. Must remain calm under pressure.

Relationships

Responsible for maintaining positive, courteous, and professional relationships with the following:

1. Children in the Early Childhood Program at Carlton Academy COS.

2. Families of the children enrolled in the program

3. All Staff including other teachers, administrative staff & Director.

4. Professional staff from other related agencies.

5. The greater community.

It is understood that the lead teacher will work the hours assigned by the Center Director

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 – $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you qualified to be a Lead Teacher in the State of Colorado?

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• Colorado Shines Credential Level 2 or Level 3 (Required)
• Colorado Childcare background check (Required)

Work Location: One location