Oklahoma Early Childhood - Teacher
Location
Norman, OK | United States
Job description
Summary
The Teacher is responsible for developing 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.
Requirements - Child care experience.
- 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 and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check
- Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
- A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice To Haves We are seeking both Full-time & Part-time teachers to join our team! You will assist in the development and supervision of children.
Responsibilities:
-Supervise and interact with children in a safe and compassionate manner
-Implement creative activities to assist with child development
-Create a positive and nurturing environment for children
-Perform a variety of tasks, such as dressing, feeding, potty-training, cleaning, and overseeing play.
Qualifications:
-Previous experience with childcare or other related fields is preferred
-Passionate about working with children
-Ability to build rapport with children and their parents
-Ability to be a team player & work well with others
-Positive and patient demeanor
-Good time management
-Must be capable of passing Fingerprint background check as per DHS requirements
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: From $9.00 per hour
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
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