Early Childhood Lead-One Year Old Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: TBD

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meets the education criteria required by the state
• 24 units of ECE or CDA preferred

Key Competencies:

• Creativity
• Learning on the Fly
• Planning
• Patience
• Approachability
• Customer Focus
• Compassion
• Informing
• Listening
• Integrity and Trust

General Responsibilities:

• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs, provides customer service and builds trust
• Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children
• Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
• Arrives at the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call-in procedures and is dependable overall
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulatory requirements
• Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary if other personnel are not available
• Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher in Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
• Adhere to and act in line with the company's mission and values at all times
• Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
• Greet children and parents at drop-off and pick-up
• Be a supportive and contributing member of the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of BKs philosophy and curriculum expectations
• Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
• Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual
• Tentative schedule 8 am - 5 pm.

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education with One-year-olds!
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Implement effective customer service for children and families
• Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of children
• Ability to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum

Program Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately
• Plan a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and child-initiated/staff-initiated activities
• Maintain positive learning environments
• Assist in child evaluations and parent conferences
• Assist with annual portfolios for children
• Seek assistance and support when necessary and provide assistance and support when necessary
• Proactive in implementing best practices in the program
• Engage in professional development

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Ensure that the classroom is safe at all times; conduct appropriate safety checks when needed
• Maintain and ensure appropriate headcount of all children at all times
• Maintain ratio at all times; children should always be in line of sight
• Complete assigned tasks promptly and seek additional responsibility when appropriate
• Ensure that the classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and make appropriate changes when necessary
• Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will ensure health and safety to children (ex, wiping spills, clearing debris, etc.), as well as general cleanliness and orderliness in your classroom
• Wipe childrens faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment
• Observe & ensure that all children wash their hands after using the bathroom

Team and Family Interactions:

• Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts
• Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
• Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
• Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
• Viewed as a team player and acts as a role model to team members
• Focus on solving problems and thinking out ideas that may be best for children and families
• Support decisions and acts as a resource to others
• Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with children and families
• Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
• May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers
• BK's Dress code is business casual, but you may be asked to wear dressier outfits for parental events or costumes for children-focused events.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips.

• Must be able to lift 40 lbs.. and stand for up to 95% of the day
• Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on the floor and bend down numerous times per day
• Agility to move from a seated to a standing position quickly to respond to childrens needs
• Perform all activities with children for prolonged periods, such as dancing, jumping, running, and walking
• Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
• Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities to monitor the well-being of children
• Work hours may vary to accommodate the needs of children and families