Early Childhood - Teacher

Randolph Community Preschool

Randolph, VT

$22 to $27 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

Summary

The Teacher will be a member of a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

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.
Create a welcoming, safe learning environment for children.
Supervision of and direct teaching with children daily.
Complete record keeping and observations of each child.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience working with groups of children from Grade 3 or younger.
Hold a current Vermont Agency of Education teaching license with an endorsement in Early Childhood Education.
Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
A strong understanding of child development.
Infant/child CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
Must clear full background check, including fingerprinting.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college with a concentration in ECE.
Complete Medication Administration course.
Complete VT Orientation Training
Complete VT Mandated Reporter Training
Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Experience with developmentally appropriate curriculum planning.