Child Care Teacher (Meacham) Job at Child Care Associates
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Child Care Teacher (Meacham)
Job Code:
2020-FORT WOR-015
Location:
Fort Worth, TX
FT/PT Status:
Regular Full Time
Position Information:
WE'VE GOT BENEFITS!
Paid Bi-weekly
Employee Only Health Benefits-$30/month
Free Employee Only Life & Dental Insurance
Discounted Child Care
403B Retirement-Employer Contribution at 1 year
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays
Paid Parental Leave at 1 year
Position Requirements:
We are looking for a fun and engaging Child Care Teacher to encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facilities. You will teach and actively supervise young children while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.
- AA degree in Child Development or a closely related field OR high school diploma or equivalent with Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates (CDA) and a health card.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Must demonstrate the ability to communicate and interact effectively and professionally with both children and adults.
- Insured and reliable vehicle for transportation.
- Must be able to pass a pre-employment and/or periodic physical examination, TB skin test, and complete background check every 24 months.
Physical Requirements:
The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to walk at a fast pace for extended periods of time.
- Participate and incorporate brisk ten (10) minute walks with children into daily routine/lesson plans.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
- Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able frequently to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day.
- Must be able to perform physical activities with children.
- Must be able to monitor children’s safety in all activities.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare child development materials and arrange a physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
- Plan and implement a child development program utilizing the Integrated Approach.
- Serve as the primary provider for a small group of children.
- Design and incorporate the Head Start content areas of health, nutrition and parent involvement.
- Planning and implementation of a program geared to infants and toddlers, including role modeling desired behavior by all childcare workers.
- Use the appropriate skills to meet social, emotional, physical and developmental needs of individual infants and toddlers.
- Prepare child development materials and arrange a physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants and toddlers.
- Observe children for safety and assessment purposes and maintain child assessment records.
- Participate in planning, assessing and evaluation of program content and center plans.
- Establish and maintain ongoing communications with each child and their family.
- A minimum of three home visits per year must be conducted with appropriate records of these contacts.
- Must conduct two parent conferences.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of IAD and resource materials.
- Supervise and guide children during mealtime, toileting, hand washing, rest periods and play activities.
- Supervise and direct teacher assistants and volunteers.
- Responsible for maintaining clean and sanitary classroom area.
- Participate in all staff development activities, in-service training and workshops.
- Perform other related duties as required.
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