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SUMMARY
Plans and implements activities that promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of children.  Responsible for the care, hygiene, learning, developmental activities, specialized programs, and redirection of children.  Communicates directly with parents.  Maintains classroom records, cleanliness, and orderliness.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Meets expectations for delivering customer acquisition and retention, quality program, financial management, and operational compliance, and demonstrates expected behaviors.  Provides care and support to children.
  •           May share lead responsibilities with Teacher I and Assistant Teachers
  •           Engages with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs
  •           Complies with KLC and all governmental regulations regarding the care of children
  •           Understands responsibilities as a mandated reporter
  •           Keeps the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of children
  •           Completes timely and accurate documentation according to KLC and other licensing or regulation requirements
  •           Assists and accepts responsibility in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
  •           Attends and participates in all staff meetings, center events, and parent/customer meetings as requested
    Requirements:  Skills, Education / Knowledge, Experience
    EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE
  •           Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and/or CDA required
  •           Degree in Early Childhood Education or related area highly desirable
    EXPERIENCE
  •           2+ years of early childhood education experience desirable
  •           1+ years of experience working with assigned age group desirable
    OTHER REQUIREMENTS
  •           Excellent organizational skills required
  •           Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours required
  •           CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain desirable
  •           Valid driver’s license, clean driving record, ability to drive center vehicles desirable
    COMMUNICATION SKILLS
    Excellent verbal, listening, and written communication skills required
     
    PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
    Work is primarily performed in the center environment.  Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity.  Work may also be performed at community sites for field trips. 
  •           Incumbent must be able to lift 40 pounds
  •           Stand up to 95% of the day
  •           Assume postures in low level positions that best allow physical and visual contact with children
  •           Must be able to sustain a high level of energy
  •           Bend to perform various tasks numerous times throughout the day
  •           Stoop, sit on the floor
  •           Have the agility to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations
  •           Perform all activities with children, i.e. jump, dance, walk, run, etc. for extended periods of time
  •           Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
    Both indoor and outdoor environment are typically found in a childcare facility.  Depending upon activities and season, may be required to be outdoors for regular, prolonged activities.  
  •           Must possess acceptable hearing and visual capabilities in order to monitor the environment and children's well being
  •           Must be able to excel in an ambiguous and continuously changing, competitive environment
  •           Incumbent will need to be flexible and be able to respond quickly and appropriately to changing situations
  •           Work hours may vary to meet the needs of the children
  •           Incumbent will be faced with a variety of issues on a daily basis and will be engaged in multiple tasks and must respond quickly and appropriately to frequently changing needs of children
     


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    Division/Department : Knowledge Learning Corporation 

     

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