Teacher

Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring educator to join us as a Teacher. You’ll 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.

If you’re motivated by smiles and hugs from children and praise from parents, then we encourage you to click Apply now!

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