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Infant, Toddler and Preschool Teachers *Specifically our 144th & Maple location & Elkhorn location

**HIRING FOR ALL POSITIONS**

Pay: $14.00 - $19.00 per hour (depending on experience.)

Do you love to DANCE, PLAY, LAUGH, READ, SMILE & have FUN while influencing young minds with LOVE, PASSION, and EDUCATION?

Premier Academy has a place for you! Be part of an amazing group of people that believe in love, diversity and inclusion!

Job Description: Teacher REPORTS TO: Director, Assistant Director

The Teacher is responsible for the planning, implementation and coordination of a comprehensive education program. The Teacher ensures that the education program is developmentally appropriate and meets the individual needs of the children.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES AND KEY TASKS:

Child Development

· Observe, assess and document each child`s skills, behavior, growth and development.

· Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success.

· Develop an individualized educational plan for each child.

· Coordinate referrals for children with special needs or mental health needs with the Director.

· Contribute to and participate in staff meetings and parent-teacher meetings

· Assist the child and family as child transitions from The Infant and Toddler program to the Preschool Program and from the Preschool Program to Kindergarten.

Classroom Management

· Develop and maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child`s independence and self-selection of activities.

· Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times.

· Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.

Curriculum

· Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance the social-emotional, physical, language and cognitive development of each child.

· Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children and implement them intentionally.

· Integrate other areas, i.e., health, nutrition, mental health, disabilities and parent involvement, into the education plan.

· Create documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors.

Parent Involvement

· Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home.

· Develop effective partnerships with parents by encouraging input into all aspects of the educational program.

· Communicate with parents (informal conversations, newsletters, personal notes) regarding his/her child`s involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals.

Supervision / Administration

· Provide leadership for the classroom team (e.g., plan for and lead team planning sessions, monitor teammates` observation notes and appropriate goal identification, advocate for and support Best Practices in the classroom)

· Serve as a mentor to Associate Teacher and Teacher Aide.

· Delegate responsibilities to the Associate Teacher and Teacher Aide.

· Develop and maintain confidential educational information for each child.

· Ensure the timely completion of necessary paperwork, including developmental assessments, lesson plans, newsletters, etc.

· Perform other duties as assigned within the scope of the job description.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

· Bachelor`s Degree in education (Early Childhood preferred) with certification to teach in field of early childhood education preferred.

· Two years' experience in early childhood/large center setting preferred.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS / ABILITIES REQUIRED:

· Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice.

· Ability and willingness to remain abreast of developments in the child development field to enhance professional growth and development.

· Knowledge and understanding, interpret and implement state childcare licensing requirements.

· Ability to work as a cooperative and supportive team member.

· Ability to communicate and cooperate with team members, professionals and parents.

· Ability to manage time.

· Ability to exhibit maturity and judgement with children, parents, and team members.

· Ability to physically interact with children, including bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor, lifting, climbing and walking.

· Ability to obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

· Responsible for securing on-going educational hours as required by licensing regulations.

· Ability to communicate with others both verbally and in writing.

· Ability to lift 45 pounds, bend over, squatting, standing for long periods, and move around the center easily.

· Has reliable transportation to work on a daily basis.

· Must be willing to change diapers safely as needed.

Must be:

• Eligible to work with children- Background check will be done prior to starting.

First aid/ CPR certification is required within 3 months of hire date, ongoing in-service and professional development training is required.

Premier Academy provided the following inclusive hiring information:

We are an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.