- Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class, whether in the classroom, on the playground, on the buggy, or in common areas.
- Greet parents daily as they drop off and pick up with a warm smile and positive comments about their child.
- Change diapers every two hours or assist with children that are not trained.
- Note naptime, amount eaten, diaper changes, and comment on the child’s day on the daily sheet or bright-wheel app.
- Send a daily sheet home with the child at the end of the day.
- Have appropriate and consistent classroom management skills.
- Should enjoy and respect the egocentricity of every child in the classroom.
- Be open to change, new ideas, and constructive criticism.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom practices that support the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children and meet the standards of LCLA.
- Work with the lead teacher in a positive, professional manner.
- Team with parents, co-workers, and administration to provide the best support for the children by sharing information professionally and confidently.
- Be prepared to teach in the lead teacher’s absence.
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom practices that support the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive needs of young children and meet the standards of
- Assist children with toilet training when applicable.
- Have positive interactions with each child daily during circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, diaper changes, playground, free play, etc., to create a positive learning environment.
- Perform general housekeeping duties within the classroom, on the playground, and throughout the school.
- Attend all scheduled meetings and in-service presentations to acquire and convey information relative to job functions.
- Complete 24 clock hours of professional in-service training annually.
- Be knowledgeable of the Minimum Standard Requirements of Child Care required by the MSDH.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $9.00 - $13.00 per hour
Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Petal, MS 39465 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Petal, MS 39465: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person