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:
- Plan and implement a daily classroom program that is developmental, individualized and appropriate for the ages of children in care.
- Encourage parent involvement by positive contact with parents on an ongoing basis.
- Develop and post weekly lesson plans that include individual time, structured and unstructured activities providing a wide variety of experiences for each child including those in math, science, social studies, nutrition, cooking, creative music and movement, language and vocabulary development, pre-reading, cognitive skills and physical education.
- Provide on-going development of learning centers, which makes available a variety of materials for exploration, a balance of familiar and challenging experiences for new learning opportunities.
- Supervise children at all times and be able to immediately state/report how many children are present.
- Create a classroom environment where children and fellow staff members are treated positively; ensure classroom management practices adhere to discipline policy.
- Observe children closely noting problems or difficulties such as behavior, speech language, social interaction with other children, visual, hearing, etc. Report such problems verbally and in writing to the Center Director.
- Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur.
- Conduct the required parent/teacher conferences and home visits within the designated time frames for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school and at home.
- Assure general maintenance and security of facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
- Provide a healthy, safe and secure environment for children.
- Provide guidance and support for each child.
- Ensure that confidentiality is maintained for each child and their family.
- Participate in all phases of teacher classroom responsibility and encourage professional growth.
- Check attendance and submit monthly roster to the Center Director.
- Must attend staff meetings, required in-service meetings, workshops, conferences, parent meetings and parent conferences as needed and obtain necessary 15-in-service training hours to meet the required yearly training.
- Must maintain current First Aid and CPR.
- Supervise students and volunteers assigned to classrooms.
- 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 Board of Directors.
Limits of Authority: Act under the supervision of the Center Director and assume any duties and responsibilities as delegated. Supervise staff as required.
Education & Experience: BA/BS in early childhood education or closely related field (degree must include 6 credit hours of early childhood education) preferred; will accept an AA degree with focus on early childhood education with willingness to further education.
Employee must complete the DCF Early Literacy Course and enroll in and complete the 45-clock hour Introductory Child Care Training as evidenced by passage of a competency examination within 6 months of hire date.
Employee must obtain and maintain a staff credential issued by DCF (Department of Children & Families).
Extensive demonstrated experience in working with children and families is required.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to plan daily programs, effective communication skills, deal positively with children, parents, and co-workers.
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
Must be able to read, write and communicate effectively in English.
Work Environment, Physical and Mental Abilities:
Must submit current physical exam and TB tine screener or test (if needed) on 1st day 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. 704 W. 23rd Street, Panama City, FL. 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.