$1,000 Sign on Bonus for New Employees Position Summary Work with a team of teachers, assistant teachers, teacher aides and volunteers to foster a safe and nurturing learning environment for children ages 0-5. Primary Position Responsibilities 1. Demonstrates ability to support a Lead in the management and supervision of a classroom environment. 2. Support a Lead Teacher in the creation and implementation of a stimulating and age-appropriate curriculum for children. 3. Supervises and guides children in safe play both indoors and outdoors. 4. Maintains a clean environment and ensures all surfaces and toys are disinfected. 5. Assist children with feeding, toileting, proper diaper changing requirements and personal care as appropriate. Work Contact Group (Internal/External) Children, parents, families, volunteers, aides and staff. Reporting Relationships Reports to (position): Direct: Director/Child Care Center Indirect: Childcare Center Coordinator and Lead Teachers Supervises (position(s): None Qualifications Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma or Equivalent Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education Minimum Years of Experience (Amount, Type and Variation): Required: Maintains the annual continuing education hour requirements in the designated fields of study as mandated by the Division of Children & Families’ Office of Licensing. Preferred: 1 – 3 years in an Early Childhood Care Center environment License, Registry or Certification: Required: Obtains Adult and Pediatric CPR and First Aid Certification within 6 months of hire, Obtains CARI & CHRI clearance Preferred: None Knowledge, Skills and/or Abilities: Required: ? Ability to support a Lead Teacher in the development and implementation of age-appropriate lesson plans based on monthly thematic units. ? Ability to supervise and manage groups of children insuring their health and safety. Preferred: Understanding of a child care setting and the potential risks that arise