Child Care Teacher - N-Deck
- Full-Time
- Richmond, VA
- Virginia Commonwealth University
- Posted 3 years ago – Accepting applications
Job Description
****1000.00 Sign on Bonus Included****
Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Child Care Teacher plans, develops and implements child centered creative and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure and engaging environment for children six weeks to six years age.
As part of a teaching team, Child Care Teacher ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development.
The Child Care Teacher makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potentials. This position communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members.
The Child Care Teacher supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age (paid or unpaid) Experience PREFERRED: Experience specifically working with children 6 weeks to 2 years old Previous experience working with children in a care center environment Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature) Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education strongly preferred Independent action(s) required: Respond to the needs of children. Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classroom. Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents. Ensure that the classroom is clean and neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks. Prepare ongoing assessments and documentation regarding children and children’s activities. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to their classroom or within their scope of practice throughout the Center. Additional position requirements: All positions are required to be available for shift rotations, holidays and weekends. Preparation of the environment for classroom activities including weekends and evenings is required. Ensuring that classrooms are kept in a manner that supports infection control, a pleasing environment in terms of aesthetics and readiness for the next class assigned to that area is required. Reviewing the area for safety both indoors and outdoors is essential. Preparation of lesson plans for the week and assigned weekends is required. Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adult Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Creativity Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeVaries by Need (United States of America)
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Utilizing the Reggio education approach, the Child Care Teacher plans, develops and implements child centered creative and adaptive lesson plans and provides a safe, secure and engaging environment for children six weeks to six years age.
As part of a teaching team, Child Care Teacher ensures that interactions with children support their self-esteem and promote their growth and development.
The Child Care Teacher makes learning a fun process that allows and encourages children to explore their full potentials. This position communicates effectively and with respect with parents and team members.
The Child Care Teacher supports parents in achieving their parenting goals.Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for Hire: Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate preferred Licensure, Certification, or Registration Requirements for continued employment: N/A Experience REQUIRED: Previous experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 6 years of age (paid or unpaid) Experience PREFERRED: Experience specifically working with children 6 weeks to 2 years old Previous experience working with children in a care center environment Familiarity with the Reggio philosophical approach to education for children Education/training REQUIRED: High School Diploma or equivalent Minimum of 40 hours of coursework in early childhood education or related field (i.e. Child Psychology, Children’s Literature) Education/training PREFERRED: Bachelor's or Master's in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education strongly preferred Independent action(s) required: Respond to the needs of children. Plan, develop and implement lesson plans for assigned classroom. Document children’s daily progress and activities and prepare reports to parents. Ensure that the classroom is clean and neat and free of health hazards or infection control risks. Prepare ongoing assessments and documentation regarding children and children’s activities. Supervisory responsibilities (if applicable): Supervise teacher aides and volunteers assigned to their classroom or within their scope of practice throughout the Center. Additional position requirements: All positions are required to be available for shift rotations, holidays and weekends. Preparation of the environment for classroom activities including weekends and evenings is required. Ensuring that classrooms are kept in a manner that supports infection control, a pleasing environment in terms of aesthetics and readiness for the next class assigned to that area is required. Reviewing the area for safety both indoors and outdoors is essential. Preparation of lesson plans for the week and assigned weekends is required. Age Specific groups served: Pediatric, Adult Physical Requirements (includes use of assistance devices as appropriate): Physical - Lifting less than 20 lbs. Activities: Frequent bending, Climbing (steps, ladder, other) Mental/Sensory: Strong recall, Reasoning, Problem solving, Hearing, Speak clearly, Write legibly, Reading, Logical thinking, Creativity Emotional: Fast pace environment, Steady pace, Able to handle multiple priorities, Frequent and intense customer interactions, Noisy environment, Able to adapt to frequent changeVaries by Need (United States of America)
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