The Chiles Academy

Child Care Teacher Job Description

Classroom Responsibilities:

Comply with all applicable state and local laws regarding the care and education of children from birth to age three
Use age-appropriate materials and evidence-based practices to support each child’s social, emotional, intellectual, language, motor, and cognitive skills
Develop and utilize daily plans which reflect mandated elements as well as parental and cultural influences
Follow a consistent schedule that meets individual needs, including small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities
Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice making
Involve children in all phases of self-care (dressing, eating, toileting, etc.)
Assist in setting up environment (indoor/outdoor)
Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement in the classroom
Protect the privacy and safety of children and parents
Participate in staffing of children with appropriate team members
Work with special needs staff in the classroom to develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom and meets the needs as specified on the IFSP
Sanitize classroom equipment and laundry at designated, appropriate times
Assist with meal service as needed and model family style dining
Assist in general maintenance and security of facility
Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities
Other duties as assigned

Written Documentation

Maintain accurate records, including assessments, screening instruments, anecdotal observations, and other required forms
Complete required documentation in a timely manner
Observe and record behaviors of children to identify each child’s strengths and areas to grow
Maintain accurate attendance records including requests for personal leave
Report unanticipated absences (i.e. illness) to supervisor as soon as possible so that arrangements for classroom coverage can be made

Minimum Requirements

· Must be at least 18 years of age and have a high school diploma

· Must pass drug screening and be enrolled in DCF Clearinghouse prior to hiring

· Completion of Pediatric CPR & First Aid within 30 days of hiring

· Completion of required DCF online courses within 60 days of hiring

· Coursework for Infant/Toddler CDA must be started within one year of hiring

· Prefer minimum one year of experience in a pre-school (infant/toddler) classroom

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Good written and verbal communication skills

· Bilingual English/Spanish skills highly desirable

Good decision-making and problem-solving abilities
Ability to supervise and continuously monitor children of any age (from infancy to pre-school) to ensure a safe environment
Physical ability to perform essential job functions without any health restrictions, including the ability to sit or stand for long periods of time; have unrestricted use of the upper body, corrected or uncorrected hearing and vision within normal range and a clear speaking voice; and, other abilities necessary to ensure child safety in the classroom, other group areas and when in the community, such as but not limited to the following:
Ability to bend, squat, reach, kneel, and climb stairs;
Ability to move from a sitting to standing position quickly, safely, and without difficulty;
Ability to lift and carry up to forty pounds;
Ability to move quickly in order to respond to very active children who may need or redirection in order to ensure their safety;
Ability to join the children’s active play including jumping and running indoors and outdoors; and
Ability to assist children with diapering, toileting, and change of clothing requiring lifting, bending, and squatting.
Ability to respond appropriately to an emergency or a crisis according to the school safety plan

Pay Scale & Benefits

· Starting pay $13-$18 depending on qualifications

· Full time year-round (11 month) and summers off (10 month) positions available

· Generous benefits package including health, life, supplemental, & disability insurance

· Semi-monthly pay with “level” paychecks available to avoid seasonal fluctuations due to school breaks and closures

· Two weeks Paid Time Off (PTO) per fiscal year and five paid holidays

· Part time (afternoon only) also available with no benefits

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