Early Childhood - Teacher

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations and National Accreditation standards are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Complete 25 hours of approved continuing education per year.

• Minimum of an Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree preferred .
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Willingness to acquire Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification (at center's expense)
• Must clear FBI fingerprint background check.
• The ability to lift, carry and hold children up to 25 pounds.
• The ability to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• Must be willing to work with children ages 6 weeks-8 years.
• Requires the ability to hear, speak and see.

• Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for health and dependent care
• Retirement plan with college match
• Employee assistance program
• Tuition remission for employees
• Tuition program for dependents
• Paid vacation, holidays and sick time

Alverno Early Learning Center