NCECC: Child Care Teacher - 2 OPENINGS

Basic Job Summary, Qualifications and Expectations

Position Summary

This position requires a person who is able to plan and carry out a daily curriculum designed to meet the physical and developmental needs of a group of young children; it also requires the ability to maintain and take charge of a group of young children.  A candidate must also be willing to mentor other staff.

Education/Experiences

• Complete a minimum of two noncredit or two for-credit department-approved courses in early childhood education and fulfill the state requirements.

• Attend and fulfill continuing education requirements per DCF 251.

• Maintain current certification from The Registry.  

Special Skills Required

• This person needs to be sensitive to the needs of individual children and relate well to children, parents and co-workers.

• Flexibility is a key element for this position.

• Regular and punctual attendance is necessary to meet required adult-to-child ratio.

Job Description

• Supports the vision, mission, and beliefs of Catholic School Education, infant care through Grade 12

• Follows DCF regulations, Newman Catholic Early Childhood Center and Newman Catholic Schools Employee/Parent Handbook policies and procedures

• Maintains a positive relationship with supporting Parishes

• Maintains professionalism in all aspects of the job

• Displays good organizational skills

• Proficient in the use of technology (i.e. email)

• Possesses good oral and written communication skills

• Respects confidentiality and handles confidential information appropriately

• Plans and implements activities to meet the individual and group needs of the children

• Prepares materials in advance of the time they are needed for children’s activities or projects

• Writes weekly lesson plans webbing curriculum around the individual child’s stage of development

• Submits a copy of lesson plans to Assistant Director/Site Director one week before implementation

• Submits a requisition for consumable supplies after taking inventory of onsite classroom materials and in storage areas  

• Keeps classroom neat and organized at all times.  Eliminates all clutter.

• Washes and sanitizes toys and other equipment according to classroom schedule.  Each classroom must devise its own sanitizing schedule and give a copy to the Assistant Director/Site Director.

• Supports and implements positive child guidance policies and objectives.  Uses conflict as an opportunity for learning; tells a child what to do, not what not to do

• Respectfully interacts with children, and provides a calm, nurturing and safe environment

• Cell phones prohibited in classroom during child contact time

• Encourages children to develop and use problem-solving skills

• Encourages the development of each child’s positive self-esteem

• Works cooperatively with all members of the Newman Child Care team and Newman Catholic School System staff for the safety and welfare of the children

• Takes the children outside/to the gym on a daily basis for large muscle activities (except in inclement weather)

• Knows the whereabouts of each child in their care at all times.  Knows the teacher-to-child ratio at all times

• Maintains documentation regarding accidents, illness, behavioral, dispensing of medications and logs medication in appropriate manner per DCF 251

• Demonstrates knowledge and participates in tornado, fire and intruder drills

• Reports maintenance needs to Assistant Director/Site Director

• Must be physically able to be involved in children’s activities, provide adequate supervision, and be able to respond to children’s needs quickly

• Desires to grow as a professional by attending annual continuing education requirements per the state licensing regulations.  Full time requires 25 hours of continuing education and part time requires 15 hours of continuing education

• Attends mandatory staff meetings

• Maintains flexibility in hours.  May be asked to come in early, stay late or shorten breaks due to the needs of the center

• Participates in the parent events, Christmas programs, open houses and any other event important to the Center’s function

• As mandated-reporters, an employee at an Early Childhood Center who knows or has reasonable cause to suspect that a child has been abused or neglected, shall immediately contact the county department of social services or human services or a local law enforcement agency.  Consulting with administrative director is preferred

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director/Administrative Site Director

Work Hours

• This position is hourly.  Work hours may vary per week.

Evaluation and Assessment of Job Performance

• Employee will be evaluated within the first 60 days, 90 days and will again be evaluated on an annual basis.

• Evaluation will contain two components:  Self-Assessment and Assessment by Direct Supervisor or by delegate