Early Childhood Teacher at Our House, Inc

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: Department: Bright BeginningsReports to: Teaching Team LeadEmployment Type: In-Person, Full-Time, Hourly, Non-ExemptAbout Our HouseOur House empowers homeless and near-homeless families and individuals to succeed in the workforce, in school, and in life through hard work, wise decision-making, and active participation in the community. The Our House team has defined a set of seven Guiding Principles that characterize our culture and that we intentionally seek to uphold: Hard Work, Wise Decision-Making, Community, Initiative, Integrity, Safety, and Heart.About the RoleYou will be responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate infant-Pre-K child development program in accordance with Arkansas Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. You will also be responsible for working with the staff of our other programs to incorporate the two-generation approach to serve children and parents.What Youll DoSupervise children at all times in the classroom, bathroom, changing area, and playgroundEstablishing consistent daily routines (both classroom routines and caregiving routines) and provide positive guidance to childrenDocument daily needs, observations, and developmental milestones through developmental checklists and Work Sampling SystemAssist in food service (receiving food, maintaining cleanliness, washing bowls, etc.)Develop and implement daily and weekly lesson plan activities that meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program through whole group, small group, and individual activitiesAttend training for and implement Conscious Discipline in the classroomDemonstrate competence in daily classroom managementClearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understandIntegrate special needs children in a positive and appropriate mannerBe familiar with and execute licensing requirements and emergency procedures to provide a safe and secure environment for childrenEnsure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, organized, and safe at all timesCommunicate effectively and regularly with parents and other professionalsDiscuss identified problems and needs with professionals as appropriateParticipate in and promote Bright Beginnings and Our House activities (Family Fun Night, Be Your Childs Best Advocate, Positively Parenting!, etc.)Develop programming to engage and track parents activity in Bright BeginningsWork alongside National Service Members to ensure that they are able to fully carry out lessons and activities that they have prepared for the classCollaborate with other team members to ensure smooth transitions, consistency in program practices, high quality curriculum and lesson planning, and effective communication across different age groups and program areasAttend and participate in weekly team meetingsOther duties as assigned to fulfill Our Houses missionWhat Youll BringAbility to work effectively with diverse staff, parents, and community membersExperience with conflict resolution and/or crisis management preferredAction-oriented, entrepreneurial, adaptable, and innovative approach to curriculum planningPassion, idealism, integrity, positive attitude, mission-driven, and self-directedRequirementsAt least 2 years of experience working with young childrenOne of these is preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or CDAMust be able to pass criminal background checks, child and adult maltreatment registry checks, sex offender registry checks, and a pre-employment drug screenComplete a minimum of 30 clock hours of professional development each yearMust be able to lift 30 lbsBenefits & PerksVisit our careers page for more information on benefits and perks!Our House is a drug-free workplace.Our House is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all team members. People of color and members of the LGBTQ community are encouraged to apply.