Friends of Switchpoint Inc
Lead Teacher - Full Time (Days & Weekend Availability)
Friends of Switchpoint Inc, Saint George, Utah, United States, 84770
Stepping Stones Child Care Center (by Switchpoint)
is looking to hire a
Qualified & Experienced Early Childhood Lead Teacher
for our
Toddler Class . Applicants should have a degree in Early Childhood Education or their CDA. The schedule is approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday with weekend availability.
PURPOSE:
If you enjoy working with children and helping to provide a fun, safe and educational environment where you can make a difference, then this is the position that you’ve been searching for. Stepping Stones Child Care Center is in search of qualified early childhood educators to help monitor and lead developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day. Help kids engage in tasks and educational learning activities designed to promote overall child development and reaching developmental milestones across all domains of development including physical, social emotional, cognitive, language, and self-help skills. This job will help you develop excellent skills and techniques that can benefit you in your career in the field of child development and early childhood education.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervise and lead children in weekly curriculum and lesson plan implementation and all daily activities, including indoor/outdoor play time, large and small group activities, and snack and mealtimes.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training on all Utah Child Care Licensing regulations related to childcare as well as our own internal policies and procedures.
Engage with parents and children you work with to help foster a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Assist children in learning to work together through a variety of interactive games and activities designed to encourage cooperation. Promote and implement positive guidance techniques in the classroom.
Help prepare children for lunch and snack times and assist others on staff in handing out food and beverage items.
Administer Ages and Stages Screeners on an ongoing basis to track individual child growth and development and share information with each child’s family.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
Conduct daily environmental safety checklists in the indoor classroom and outdoor environment to ensure adequate health and safety for the children in care.
Ensure that the classroom environment is healthy, safe, clean, and engaging for children in care.
Complete daily logs and communicate with families through the family engagement app.
Track attendance, meals, and snacks for each child and required documentation for the CACFP food program.
Attend required annual training and professional development opportunities provided by Stepping Stones Child Care.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Early childhood care and education experience with children ages birth to twelve.
Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing childcare.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Friendly and approachable demeanor.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.
Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.
An associate degree, CDA (Child Development Associate), or higher education degree in a related field and at least 30 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses.
1+ years’ experience in the field of early childhood care and education as a lead teacher and/or administrative experience as an assistant director.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing.
Complete 20 hours of annual training including Utah Child Care Licensing topics.
Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.
Preferred Skills
Previous experience in an early childhood care setting.
Previous knowledge of Utah Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
Previous experience working with at-risk children and families preferred.
COMPENSATION
Pay range is starting at $16.00 - $18.00/hour DOE.
Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Transportation Allowance, Paid Time Off, IRA w/3% Match.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.
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is looking to hire a
Qualified & Experienced Early Childhood Lead Teacher
for our
Toddler Class . Applicants should have a degree in Early Childhood Education or their CDA. The schedule is approx. 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Monday - Friday with weekend availability.
PURPOSE:
If you enjoy working with children and helping to provide a fun, safe and educational environment where you can make a difference, then this is the position that you’ve been searching for. Stepping Stones Child Care Center is in search of qualified early childhood educators to help monitor and lead developmentally appropriate activities throughout the day. Help kids engage in tasks and educational learning activities designed to promote overall child development and reaching developmental milestones across all domains of development including physical, social emotional, cognitive, language, and self-help skills. This job will help you develop excellent skills and techniques that can benefit you in your career in the field of child development and early childhood education.
Job Responsibilities:
Supervise and lead children in weekly curriculum and lesson plan implementation and all daily activities, including indoor/outdoor play time, large and small group activities, and snack and mealtimes.
Participate in ongoing professional development and training on all Utah Child Care Licensing regulations related to childcare as well as our own internal policies and procedures.
Engage with parents and children you work with to help foster a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment.
Assist children in learning to work together through a variety of interactive games and activities designed to encourage cooperation. Promote and implement positive guidance techniques in the classroom.
Help prepare children for lunch and snack times and assist others on staff in handing out food and beverage items.
Administer Ages and Stages Screeners on an ongoing basis to track individual child growth and development and share information with each child’s family.
Participate in parent-teacher conferences as needed.
Conduct daily environmental safety checklists in the indoor classroom and outdoor environment to ensure adequate health and safety for the children in care.
Ensure that the classroom environment is healthy, safe, clean, and engaging for children in care.
Complete daily logs and communicate with families through the family engagement app.
Track attendance, meals, and snacks for each child and required documentation for the CACFP food program.
Attend required annual training and professional development opportunities provided by Stepping Stones Child Care.
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
Early childhood care and education experience with children ages birth to twelve.
Comply with local, state, and federal laws governing childcare.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
Friendly and approachable demeanor.
Maintain a professional appearance, attitude, and work ethic always.
Ability to work as a team member with other staff and with families of children in care.
An associate degree, CDA (Child Development Associate), or higher education degree in a related field and at least 30 clock hours of approved Utah Early Childhood Career Ladder courses.
1+ years’ experience in the field of early childhood care and education as a lead teacher and/or administrative experience as an assistant director.
Must be at least 18 years old.
Must pass a Utah Child Care Licensing Background Check.
Obtain required training upon hire per Utah Child Care Licensing.
Complete 20 hours of annual training including Utah Child Care Licensing topics.
Complete and maintain current CPR/First Aid and Food Handlers Permit certifications.
Preferred Skills
Previous experience in an early childhood care setting.
Previous knowledge of Utah Child Care Licensing rules and regulations.
Previous experience working with at-risk children and families preferred.
COMPENSATION
Pay range is starting at $16.00 - $18.00/hour DOE.
Switchpoint offers a benefits package that includes Medical/Vision/Dental, Transportation Allowance, Paid Time Off, IRA w/3% Match.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We value a diverse workforce.
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