Child Care Center Teacher

University of Louisiana, Lafayette•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Child Care Center Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a rich teaching and learning environment that supports the growth and development of children across all learning domains. This includes planning and executing developmentally appropriate activities based on state guidelines, maintaining a safe and organized environment, and assessing individual child progress. The role also involves adhering to licensing regulations, mentoring student interns, and maintaining effective communication with families.

Requirements

Must have, or able to obtain, Louisiana Department of Education Early Childhood Ancillary Teaching Certificate

Nice To Haves

One year experience in an early learning center
Child Development Associate (CDA), associate degree or equivalent
Possess knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD, Louisiana Pathways, CLASS assessment system, research-based practices, and developmentally appropriate practices.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a rich teaching/learning environment which encompasses each learning domain: language, cognitive, gross motor, fine motor, self-help/adaptive, and social-emotional.
Maintain an organized, safe, and appealing environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.
Plan and implement daily programming that includes developmentally appropriate activities based on Louisiana Department of Education Early Learning Guidelines.
Utilize necessary tools (anecdotal notes, TS Gold, etc) to assess the needs of the individual child.
Maintain program quality, adhering to all state licensing agencies and regulations.
Review each child’s progress and develop plans to promote growth and development.
Mentor student interns.
Attend required trainings mandated by state licensing.
Maintain records of children’s progress.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Maintain good communication with enrolled families by responding appropriately to their interests, requests, and needs.
Prepare for special events: holidays, dress-up days, parent-teacher conferences, scholastic book fair week, picture days, staff work/planning days, homecoming parade, Mardi Gras parade, Winter Wonderland, Spring Fling, Pre-K celebration, special guests, awareness activities, etc.
Perform other duties as required or assigned.