Job Function: To assist the teacher in providing a daily classroom program that fulfills the philosophy, goals and objectives of Early Education and Care programs.
It is the expectation that all employees seek additional opportunities to contribute to the success and progress of Early Education and Care and its programs.
Specific Job Duties:
- Assist in providing a daily classroom program.
- Work with classroom teacher to carry out daily lesson plans.
- Supervise children at all times and be able to state/report how many children are present.
- Provide adequate care of supplies, materials and equipment.
- Work with parents; treat them with kindness and respect.
- Attend parent conferences and encourage parent involvement.
- Work with children in learning centers and circle time to encourage language development and positive self-image.
- Attend staff meetings, conferences, workshops and obtain required 15-inservice training hours.
- Provide guidance and support for each child.
- Must maintain current First Aid and CPR.
- Be responsible for children and classroom in teacher’s absence.
- Work cooperatively with substitutes, students, volunteers, co-workers, visitors, and observers.
- Initiate activities with children, incorporate constructive ideas and criticisms to aid in professional development.
- Share ideas and resources with classroom teacher and volunteers to do special projects and/or activities.
- Maintain confidentiality of children’s records in order to ensure protection of children and families’ privacy rights.
- Actively participate in the planning of agency events, such as Kidfest and other activities sponsored by EEC.
- Responsible for gathering resources that will support contractual match requirements for EEC’s funding sources.
- Abide by the policies and procedures set forth by the EEC’s Board of Directors.
Limits of Authority: Act under the supervision of the Center Director and assume any and all duties as delegated.
Education & Experience: AA/AS in early childhood education, child development or related field preferred; CDA/FCPCC accepted with one (1) year of successful experience working with preschool children. High School diploma accepted with one (1) year of successful experience working with preschool children and must enroll in a degreed program in ECE or a closely related field or a CDA/FCCPC program and complete within two years of employment.
Extensive demonstrated experience in working with children and families is required.
Employee must enroll (within the first 90 days of employment) in the DCF 45-clock hour Introductory Child Care Training Course and complete, as evidenced by passage of a competency examination, within 6 months of hire date.
Employee must complete fire extinguisher training and Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training within 30 days of hire date.
Employee must complete the 4-hour Health and Nutrition course as well as the 5-hour Safety Practices training before entering a classroom.
Employee must obtain and maintain a staff credential issued by DCF (Department of Children & Families) within 2 years of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Demonstrated ability to deal positively with children, parents and co-workers.
Ability to work with families and children of varying socio-economic backgrounds.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Work Environment, Physical and Mental Abilities: Must submit TB tine screener or test (if needed) on 1st day of employment as well as a employee physical within one week of employment; re-screens will be required periodically.
Sound mental and physical health.
The work environment is representative of the needs that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Work is performed in a classroom setting. The noise level is usually moderate to high.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to sit, stand, walk, talk, read, write, hear and lift up to 40 lbs.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust and focus.
Personal Attributes: Must meet all requirements as mandated by local licensing authority.
Must be neat, well-groomed and represent EEC as a professional at all times.
Requirements:
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must pass criminal background screenings and urinalysis drug screen.
- Must complete a physical and a tb tine screener
Benefits:
Early Education and Care, Inc., offers a generous benefit program including Paid Time Off, holiday pay, health, dental, vision, life insurance, company-funded retirement plus a 401(k) plan. Details provided on start date.
Apply:
Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply at Early Education and Care, Inc. 109 W. 5th Street, Panama City, FL 32401. You may also apply on this website (eeckids.org) or our Facebook page. EOE M/F/V/D Drug Free
We will continue to accept applications until position is filled.