Preschool Child Care Teacher

Possesses tact and courtesy in relating to children, parents and coworkersMaintains health, safety and cleanliness standards for students and staff in the child care classroom and bathroom areasDevelops daily and weekly curriculum appropriate for child care students that focuses on gross motor, perceptual/fine motor, social/emotional, language, cognitive skills and pre-literacy/literacy skillsMaintains weekly lesson plans and goalsParticipates in the enrollment process of new children and disseminates information to parentsMaintains daily attendance logs and reports three consecutive unexcused absences to the Child Care DirectorConsistent with Massachusetts general laws chapter 119 sections 51A-51 G, all staff is considered mandated reporters. Known or suspected instances of child abuse are to be reported to the Child Care DirectorSchedules two parent meetings per yearComplies with all licensing and contractual requirementsMaintains accurate and complete child recordsReports child specific developmental or behavioral concerns to the Child Care DirectorWork collaboratively with community based agencies providing individualized services to assigned childrenDirects teaching assistant in specific program activities and daily schedulesProvides classroom and driving coverage at the request of the Child care DirectorPrepares daily snacks that are nutritious, conducts housekeeping and monitors educational suppliesInforms Child Care Director of any unusual circumstances or eventsMeets with the Child Care Director on a regular basisParticipates in two hours of staff meeting per month.Performs other miscellaneous duties as assigned by the Child Care Director, Senior Director of Early Childhood Services, and/or the Executive Director