Full Time ELC Teacher

Reporting to the Director of the Early Learning Center, the Teacher will work with the Lead Teachers to support children and carry out the curriculum within the classroom in accordance with the school's philosophy to ensure the smooth operation of all aspects of The Early Learning Center.

SIGN-ON BONUS

The successful candidate will receive a $1,000 sign-on bonus ($500 paid at time of hire and $500 paid at the end of 90 days of employment.)

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure the health and well-being of the children at the Center, including all aspects of physical and emotional nurturing, while maintaining a safe, stimulating, and comfortable environment in accordance with Early Education & Care (EEC) regulations and the Center's Parent Handbook;

• Assist Lead Teachers with curriculum, preparation and set up of materials, and delivery of the daily curriculum;

• Consistently respond to the child's physical caregiving needs, including changing diapers according to EEC's sanitary procedures;

• Provide parents with written and verbal communication daily regarding their children.

• Attend monthly staff meetings and meet with the Director on a regular basis to review concerns and professional development needs;

• While upholding safe food handling policies and practices, assist with serving snacks and lunch

• Assist in maintaining and organizing the Center's supplies and equipment to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly environment;

• Adhere to safety policies and procedures, including evacuation and emergency procedures, in conformance with state and EEC standards and regulations;

• Attend 20 hours of professional development per year, annual CPR re-certification training, and first aid training as needed; register, input, and update PQR training and educational hours on an annual basis;

Job Specifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent experience required

• 1-3 years of experience working in a group childcare

• EEC Teacher Certification required

• Must provide documentation of good physical health and current immunizations every two years, as required by EEC

• Possess an understanding of child growth and development

• Possess general knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid

• Possess strong and effective verbal communication skills

• Possess the ability to calmly handle stressful and emergency situations

• Demonstrate enjoyment of children

• Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion and to serving the needs of a diverse community

• Ability to manage, and sensitivity to, highly confidential information

• Willingness to serve as a mandated reporter

Physical Job Demands

• Ability to frequently move quickly

• Ability to frequently walk, stand, and stoop

• Ability to frequently lift and carry children weighing up to 40 lbs.

• Ability to interact with children on the floor for extended periods of time

• Frequent close visual acuity to view a computer terminal, manage data and figures, and read

• Ability to frequently sustain substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Working Conditions

The worker is in a classroom and an office environment but is also subject to the hazards of a kitchen where stoves and other appliances are utilized and outside in the elements on a playground with children. The worker is subject to extremes in temperature, both hot and cold, when outdoors. The worker is subject to bodily fluids from children.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Deerfield Academy is committed to equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, creed, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, pregnancy, protected military veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.