Child Care Teacher Little Minnows FT Days-8220

Kingman Regional Medical Center • Kingman, AZ

35d

About The Position

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country. Assist the Learning Center Lead Teacher with activities and maintain the environment of a designated classroom area at the Little Minnows Learning Center.

Requirements

• High School diploma or GED equivalent
• Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education and completes at least 6 of the 18 hours in the designated age group assigned.
• Must meet the requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing.
• Basic First Aid and CPR (Child and Infant) Heartsaver certification or BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
• Minimum of two years’ experience assisting another teacher in an early childcare center, an appropriate combination of education and experience deemed equivalent by the Learning Center Director.
• General knowledge of all state codes that regulate childcare centers, including the Arizona State Licensing Regulations.
• A genuine concern for the happiness, safety, and well-being of children
• Ability to relate to staff and parents with good communication skills
• Motivation to continually enhance the environment of the Learning Center
• Good independent decision-making skills
• Ability to relate to children in a positive manner.
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 40 pounds, 25-50 times per shift
• Must be able to walk 2-3 miles per day; reach, bend at the waist, crawl, twist, balance, and bend at the knees, all in the process of carrying out activities and providing custodial care for young children.
• Must have the physical stamina to spend 9 hours per shift providing activities and care of young children.
• Must be able to maintain concentration, focusing on multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Must be skilled at negotiation and de-escalation tactics.
• Must have visual acuity for close supervision for groups of children.
• Requires good independent decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

• An Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in the areas of early childhood, child development, or closely related field; or credentialing through one of the following: N.A.C., C.D.A., C.C.P., or C.P.C.; or have at least or 20 credits in ECE.

Responsibilities

• Assists in planning, conducting, and evaluating a daily program appropriate to age group served, intended to provide developmentally appropriate activities, and learning experiences for children. Keep informed and abreast of research and new developments in Early Childhood.
• Assists in supervising and evaluating children according to Little Minnows Learning Center’s standards.
• Works with team teachers to formulate a weekly written curriculum plan. Prepares monthly theme calendars with team teachers. Assists in supervising and participating in daily activities of designated classroom.
• Provides frequent, positive, and warm interactions with children. Utilizes positive discipline techniques (including redirection, positive reinforcement, offering choices, and setting limits, as age appropriate), which promote self-esteem, self-control, problem solving, empathy and respect for others.
• Actively participates in weekly group and monthly staff meetings and in-services. Contributes knowledge and participates in discussion during meetings and in-services. Participates in center activities/special events.
• Annually completes 18 hours of additional training in early childhood education or completes 3 to 6 college credits of additional training in ECE as approved by the department and meets requirements for continuing education and in-service stipulated by state licensing.
• Works with Learning Center Lead Teacher to ensure that developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive activities are well implemented. Curriculum is based upon current and best practices in early childhood programs.
• Maintains effective parent relations by daily communication and ongoing documentation about the child’s development and adjustment in the program. Provides opportunities for periodic formal conferences, at least semi-annually. Seeks parental feedback with formal parent surveys on an annual basis.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees