At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic classroom, creating engaging activities for children's growth and development.
- Company: Join a nurturing environment dedicated to early childhood education.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, professional development, and a supportive team atmosphere.
- Other info: Opportunity for continuous learning and career advancement in a vibrant community.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while growing your teaching skills.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in child care, strong communication skills, and a passion for child development.
The predicted salary is between 23850 - 29150 £ per year.
Summary
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.
Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.
The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
- 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 are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
- 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.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
- Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.
May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
- A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
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Early Childhood - Teacher employer: Acquire4Hire
As an Early Childhood Teacher with us, you will thrive in a supportive and collaborative work environment that prioritises the growth and development of both children and staff. Our commitment to professional development ensures that you have access to continuous training opportunities, while our strong emphasis on teamwork fosters a culture of shared success and innovation. Located in a vibrant community, we offer a unique chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners, all while enjoying a healthy work-life balance.
