One & Two Year Old Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The One & Two Year Old Teacher will work under the supervision of the Director, in conjunction with other staff, and in line with the center's mission. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing the education and social development of children, utilizing patience, a compassionate and friendly demeanor, creative thinking, and a background in early childhood education.One & Two Year Old Teachers will lead by example, creating and maintaining a positive learning environment for children enrolled, ensuring the classroom quality meets goals and standards. They will adhere to day-to-day operations in accordance with state licensing requirements.

1. Lead staff and children with sound, caring, and positive guidance, ensuring a safe and fun environment for all.
2. Deliver extraordinary customer service to parents, responding to their needs and concerns.
3. Conduct risk assessments and implement safety standards in all program activities.
4. Work collaboratively with colleagues to develop and implement engaging, creative activities for children.
5. Embody the mission and values of the Center, serving as a role model and teaching staff about these principles.
6. Pass a criminal background check and meet the minimum age requirement of 18 years.
7. Hold current CPR and First Aid certifications or obtain them within the first 90 days of employment.
8. Pursue ongoing physical demands of the role, including frequent movement, bending, reaching, and lifting up to 30 pounds.
9. React calmly and effectively in hazardous situations, ensuring the safety of children and staff.

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions. Builds rapport and relates well to others. Seeks first to understand the other person's point of view and remains calm in challenging situations. Listens for understanding and meaning; speaks and writes effectively. Takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness : Establishes goals, clarifies tasks, plans work and actively participates in meetings. Strives to meet or exceed goals. Makes sound judgments, and transfers learning from one situation to another. Embraces new approaches and discovers ideas to create a better member experience.

Personal Growth: Pursues self-development that enhances job performance. Demonstrates an openness to change, and seeks opportunities in the change process. Accurately assesses personal feelings, strengths and limitations and how they impact relationships. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Physical Requirements:

Ability to work actively outdoors and/or indoors while supervising children and staff. Ability to lift and carry equipment to appropriate destinations or affect the carrying of such equipment. Ability to use senses which enable safe supervision including seeing and/or hearing. Ability to climb, walk, run, stoop, squat or kneel.

Familiarity with Bright From The Start is a desirable asset

" The Garden Early Learning academy takes a very detailed and individual approach to early childhood education. We do our best to limit our class sizes so that each child receives the dedicated and individualized attention each crave in order reach their highest potential. Our Teachers and administrators work together to meet the intellectual, social, behavioral, and emotional needs of each and every child we serve." ~ Alicia-Marie Walker, Director