Child Care Teacher at Fraser, Ltd.

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJob descriptionEditPosition PurposeProvides supervision and guidance of the daily play and educational activities with children of the Child Care Department in keeping with the overall goals and objectives of Fraser to ensure quality childcare.Essential Job Functions and ResponsibilitiesInstruction:Leads children in daily, structured schedules of activities.Provides a variety of developmentally appropriate activities, experiences, and materialsEngage children in active and meaningful learning that achieve the following goals:· Foster positive self-identity and sense of emotional well-being· Develop social skills and knowledge that respect diversity· Encourage children to think, reason, question, and experiment (as used in math, science, social studies)· Encourage language (speaking, listening) and literacy development (reading and writing awareness skills)· Enhance physical development and skills· encourage and demonstrate sound health, safety, and nutritional practices· encourage creative expression and appreciation for the arts.Implement activities and lesson plans that meet the National Academy for the Education of Young Children standards.Utilize the Stimulating Maturity through Accelerated Readiness Training (S.M.A.R.T.)/ Boost-Up, Creative curriculum.Utilize other curriculum plans as determined by Director of Children’s Services and Special Needs Coordinator.Adhere to S.M.A.R.T./Boost-Up weekly schedule.Provide multi-cultural and special needs awareness within classroom environment and lesson plans.Collaborate with Special Needs Coordinator to complete special needs objectives and programming.Assess the skills and progress of each child through the use of observations, assessment tools, and activity records.Documentation:Complete all documentation as directed by Special Needs Coordinator and Director of Children’s Services.Complete daily and/or weekly report sheets, S.M.A.R.T. and special needs documentation as required.Report all health and safety hazards to the Director of Child Care Services.Supervision:Supervise classroom and childcare aides effectively ensuring departmental goals and objectives are being met.Reports any staff conflicts to the Director of Children’s Services in a timely manner.#hc29438