Early Childhood Educator

Jewish Community Center

West Bloomfield, MI

$19 to $20 Hourly
Full-Time

Job Description

PURPOSE /SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

Under supervision of the Early Childhood Director and Assistant Directors. This job description is a general outline of the responsibilities of the Early Childhood Educator. It is understood that the Executive office may make additional assignments, as program needs change.

PROGRAMMATIC

Understands and follows the staff guidelines and procedures set forth by the Child Development Center
Planning and writing the lesson plans for each week within guidelines established by the Director and Assistant Director
Willing to train and work within the SHEVA framework for learning
Provide a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth
Perform on-going developmental evaluations of children and follow curriculum implementation that addresses individual needs of each child
Preparing supplies and the environment for activities
Maintaining an orderly and clean environment for the group
Observing, recording and reporting individual child's behavior.

o Record progress report

o Maintain children’s individual portfolios

o Conduct two parent conferences a school year

Maintain classroom portfolio for NAEYC
Assisting children with self-care activities
Assisting individual children who experience difficulty in the group or who temporarily lose their physical or emotional control
Communicating with opposite shift of staff with any information pertinent to the child's day
Cooperating with co-workers
Assisting with meal and/or snack services
Letting the assistant know what capacity you want him/her to work in
Understanding and implementing all emergency procedures when necessary
Arrange substitutes when needed for you
Any other duties as assigned by the Director and/or Assistant Directors
Responsible for curriculum development and promoting our program

BUDGET