February 23, 2010

 

WORKING TITLE:  EHS Lead Teacher                   POSITION #: TCC-145

 

CENTER:  Franklin/507                                              SALARY RANGE:  $16,662-$27,096

                                                                                                                                           

DEADLINE:  Open Until Filled                                  HOURS:   Monday-Friday

                                                                                                                       

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES: Assures safety for each child in child care and administers medications. Responsible for the supplies, order, arrangement, appearance, decor and learning environment of the classroom.  Participates in developmental programs for each child in child care and assures documentation of pertinent information. Guides activities for developmental goals as assigned daily.  Follows child care schedule or changes from child care schedule as appropriate for each child.  Completes daily sheets. Assures documentation of all child care forms.  Signs and proofs all incident reports before giving to parents. Assures sanitary procedures in child care (diapering and hand washing).  Prepares meals and snacks. Reports on progress and concerns of children in child care to Childcare Site Supervisor or Childcare Coordinator. Serves as appropriate role model for all parents participating in child care. Assures planning and implementation of educational activities. Assures proper cleaning of all toys, cribs, cots, feeding chairs and trays. Assures proper sweeping of floors and sanitizing of tables daily before and after serving meals.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED: High school diploma or equivalent. Knowledge and experience in theories and principles of child growth and development, Early Childhood Education, and Family support. Demonstrated ability in public speaking, written and oral communication, and interpersonal relation; and Head Start Performance Standards.  Must be familiar with all backgrounds of families in the program. Must be willing to obtain Infant and Toddler CDA within one year of employment or have equivalent competencies within current course work.

 

QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:  Minimum of two years experience working with Infants and Toddlers. Prior supervising experience. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent knowledge and experience. 

 

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Interested individuals should complete The Children’s Center Application for Employment.  The application may be delivered to The Children’s Center or mailed to: The Children’s Center, ATTN: Human Resources, 700 Campbell Ave, Franklin, VA 23851.  If you would like to email your resume please email us at rbeale@thechildrenscenter.cc. 

 

 

The Children’s Center is an EO employer.