Teaching:
- Develop and implement age-appropriate activities providing the opportunity for a variety of learning experiences.
- Utilize age-appropriate interest centers enriched with specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands-on activities. Rotate materials and equipment every 4-6 weeks.
- Use Developmentally Appropriate Practice in planning curriculum.
- Provide balanced schedule offering all children the opportunity to experience active, quiet, individual and group activities.
- Model appropriate behavior for children to facilitate the child’s positive self-esteem and positive regard for adults and other children.
- Use positive guidance techniques to assist the child in the development of self-control. Monitor potential developmental or behavioral problems.
- Facilitate positive interactions, providing opportunities for two-way communication.
Administration:
- Establish written goals for each child based on teacher and parent observations.
- Keep a developmental file on each child including work samples and anecdotal records.
- Conduct parent/teacher conferences.
- Attend all staff meetings.
- Discuss concerns about the program with the Administrative Team.
- Greet each child and parent upon arrival to the classroom. Give brief, positive feedback to parents in the afternoon.
Relationships:
- Reports to the Director of the center.
- Maintain a positive relationship with peers, parents, children.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Any physical impairments must not prohibit effective interaction with children, peers, and parents.
- Impairments should not jeopardize the health, welfare or safety of the employee, peer, children, and parents.
- Lifting of children and moving furniture and equipment may be required.
Professional Development:
- Attend professional workshops and conferences to stay up to date with the current child development information, technology, and regulations.
- Evaluation process 30, 60, or 90 days and annual thereafter.