Child Care Teacher - Norman, OK

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

Join Our Team Today!

Are you passionate about working with children and excited about making a difference in a child's life? We are looking for enthusiastic, fun-loving childcare teachers who truly understand the importance of quality early education.

Here’s what we offer :

• Mentorship programs to help you grow in your role
• Scholarships and support to earn your CDA Credential or a degree in Early Childhood Education
• Ongoing training and development for all staff

Whether you're :

• A current Teacher or Assistant Teacher in the field of Early Childhood Education,
• Interested in starting a career in early education but unsure how to begin, or
• Feeling stuck in your current role and looking for a fresh, exciting opportunity in a supportive and fun environment

This is the place for you! Join Kinderberry today and take the first step toward a fulfilling career! Apply or call us to get started!

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

• Good communication skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• 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.

• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.

Nice To Haves

CDA Credential

Associate Degree in Early Education

CPR Training

Benefits

• Staff child care discount
• Team building!
• Scholarship assistance for earning your CDA Credential or Associates degree
• We provide the resources and materials you need to create an amazing classroom!
30+ days ago