Job Details Job Title Teacher, Child Development Center Essential Job Functions Ensures safety of each child, whether in the classroom
or outside, in compliance with State regulations and university policy Designs developmentally appropriate activities for children based on developmental needs and established goals Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development Identification of suitable teaching material and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use both in learning activities and in imaginative play Provides basic care and care-giving activities Uses a wide range of teaching methods to enhance the child’s abilities Observes and conducts developmental assessment, both formal and informal, of each child in the classroom Maintains constant communication with parents to provide updates on child’s learning, curriculum, and to provide resources to enhance children’s learning and development Identifies behavioral, developmental or health problems, and implementation of need-based remedial activities Adherence with the teaching standards and safety regulations as established by State and National Child Care Regulations Maintains student records and provides reports as required Supervises, trains, evaluates and plans assignments for student trainees and field placement students Maintains ethical code of conduct in compliance with the NAEYC and FERPA. Other related duties, as assigned Qualifications Minimum Education Undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or closely related field from a regionally accredited program Minimum Experience Three (3) years’ experience as a childcare/daycare teacher Licenses/Certifications Current First Aid and CPR certification Current Criminal Record Clearance with the Child Abuse Index, Check, Sex Offender Registry, and drug screen clearance Health and Tuberculosis (TB) test clearances Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of early childhood education Knowledge of Mississippi Licensing Standards for Day Care Centers Demonstration of patience, compassion, attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families Strong interpersonal, organizational and time management skills Emotional maturity Creativity and innovation Flexibility in receiving assignments or adapting to program changes
