Oklahoma Early Childhood - Teacher (3s & 4s)

LifeSpring Learning Center
Norman, OK, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive classroom, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom.

Teachers must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.

The teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Position is for Monday- Friday 10-6pm

Duties

  • Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
  • Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
  • Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
  • Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
  • Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
  • Ensure a healthy classroom environment - including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
  • Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
  • Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
  • Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Must clear full background check.
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels.

May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.

Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

  • Child Care experience
  • Infant / child CPR and First Aid certification.

Benefits

  • Paid time off
  • Discounted child care
  • 23 days ago
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