Prospective employees will be required to submit the four clearances from PA, mandated reporter, up to date physical, a current resume, proof of appropriate degree and credentials a minimum of CDA, the names, phone numbers, and address of two references from a childcare, followed by an interview with the Director. The prospective employee may be required to try out in the classroom.Teachers:Every teacher in each classroom, also referred to as early childhood educators, are responsible for:
Always supervise children, and cared for by an adult, and never left alone or unattended. Count children in and out of the classrooms and in and out the facility if going on walks or field trips.
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- Help in building children's developmental skills and track their progress
- Develop and deliver interactive lesson plans
- Establish and enforce behavior rules in the classroom
- Offer classroom resources and tools
- Adapt teaching materials and approaches to meet children's learning styles and interests
- Manage all classroom activities, including lessons, play, transitions, and meals
- Maintain positive relationships among the children
- Track progress and offer documented reports to families
- Implement lesson plans through collaboration with other staff members
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- Cleaning / DisinfectingTeachers shall implement proper and frequent cleaning and disinfecting practices and routines to provide a clean environment for children and to help prevent the spread of disease. Disinfecting with chemical agents (bleach, disinfectant) destroys specific, harmful germs. Teachers shall use the following guidelines for cleaning and disinfecting:
Surfaces and objects contaminated with blood, urine, vomit or stool: clean and disinfect immediately, staff members must wear gloves
Objects handled by young children (ex. toys, mouthed objects, table tops, door handles): clean and disinfect at least daily and when soiled
Diapering area: clean and disinfect after each diaper change
Water tables: clean and disinfect at least daily and more often if soiled
Uncarpeted areas: clean and disinfect daily and when soiled
Carpeted areas: spot clean and disinfect when there is body fluid soiling
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- Facilitate children's activities, including storytelling, games, and songs
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- Classroom SafetyThe staff is responsible for the safety and well-being of each child. In doing so, the staff shall be responsible for the following safety precautions:
The classroom shall be arranged to allow for freedom of movement with no sharp corners, unanchored bookshelves or other safety hazards
All furniture and equipment shall be in good repair
Carpeting shall be kept clean
Walls shall be kept clean and free of dirt, paint, or cracks
Classrooms shall be kept clean and free from accumulated trash and dirt
All medications and cleaning substances or any toxic substances shall be kept under lock and key with the key out of children's reach
Any items in need of repair shall be reported to the administration
Communicate with parents at all times
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- I understand that using physical punishment or use of verbal threats or harsh, loud, or abusive language in the presence of or directed toward a child can lead to immediate termination.
- I whole-heartedly accept my responsibility to interact actively and in a positive manner with the children individually and in groups and will always give them my full attention. I will play with the children and guide them in scheduled activities.
- I understand that feeding time for infants and toddlers, as well as older children, is a time to be nurturing and loving. In accepting this responsibility, I u derstand that bottles are never to be propped and children will be held during bottle feeding. A teacher must always be sitting down with children while they are eating.
- I understand that I must follow the instructions of the Director, Marlley Santos, the Assistant Director, Gloria De La Cruz and will treat them in a respectful manner.
- I understand that I must be polite and responsive to parents.
- I must see that children are kept clean during the day (hands, faces, noses, diapers) and that I must return a clean and tidy child with all his/her belongings to the parent at the end of the day. Soiled diapers must always be changed before a parent leaves with their child.
- I understand that other assignments will be made in accordance with my job description including, but not limited to, cleaning the room furniture, equipment, toilets and assisting in serving/preparing meals.
- I understand that TAs in my classroom may be moved from one classroom to another, as staffing needs require, or even sent home, when the adult-to-child ratio has been met for the classroom.
- I understand that I must not attend to personal business during scheduled work time.
- I understand that sleeping during naptime is unacceptable may result in a written reprimand.
- I understand that information about parents, children or fellow employees is confidential and should never be shared with anyone else.```{=html}```
- Salary would be determined upon interview.