Child Care Provider/Teacher

Hinds Community College • Jackson, MS

16h • Onsite

About The Position

All Hinds Community College employees must commit to the Caring Campus approach to student engagement and daily apply these general behavioral objectives: listen to student questions and concerns with a positive attitude and make meaningful connections with students. The candidate should be at least 18 years of age and experienced in working with children. A basic love for children and a commitment to teaching are essential. The candidate MUST pass a criminal history and child abuse background check.

Requirements

• At least 18 years of age
• Experienced in working with children
• Basic love for children
• Commitment to teaching
• Must pass a criminal history and child abuse background check
• Regularly required to use hand to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, taste and smell.
• Occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or the appropriate field
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
• At least two years of experience as a teacher’s aide or other related work

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of diversity-related issues, legislation, and best practices.
• Plan activities compatible to the development of the whole child concept.
• Monthly overview and weekly lesson plans are to be given to the director. Include objectives.
• Supervise students in Early Childhood Education Technology program during observation and practicum (student teaching).
• Supervise children in class. Never leave children unattended.
• Tend to physical needs of the children.
• Keep room neat, attractive, and safe. This includes cleaning and sanitizing chairs and tables daily.
• Serve children snacks and lunch; clean and sanitize tables and chairs after completing snacks and lunch.
• Be prepared for class time. Check out needed supplies from resource room ahead of time. Return resource materials when finished.
• Participate in parent conferences. These should be arranged through administration.
• Continue education by attending college, workshops, seminars, conferences, etc. Obtain PDI and in-service hours.
• Participate in staff meetings or training sessions.
• In the event of absence, make appropriate arrangements about lesson plans, supplies, etc.
• Set a good example for children by modeling good behavior and correct grammar.
• Check in upon arrival and out when leaving. Adhere to assigned hours unless other arrangements have been made.
• Other responsibilities assigned by the director and/or that are in the best interest of the center.

Benefits

• We promote a culture of inclusion for all employees that respects individual strengths, ideas, and capabilities. We believe that our differences enable us to make better decisions, drive innovation, and deliver better results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree