Teacher

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic optimistic and inspiring educator to join us as a Teacher. Youll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensures that the appearance cleanliness and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
• Completes all academy and classroom paperwork such as daily notes student accident reports and attendance reports
• Attends and participates in staff meetings academy events and parent meetings as requested
• Helps and supervises children during all activities
• Counsels children when social academic or adjustment problems arise
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans programs and schedules
• Develops plans and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• Helps children with meal times and clean-up
• Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly
• Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
• Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
• Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
• Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable
• Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents coworkers and management
• Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high