Part-Time Childcare Teacher

St. Louis Community College•Florissant Valley, MO

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Assist with the operation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom using a constructivist curriculum and environment with quality interactions and programming based on licensing regulations and accreditation standards. In the absence of the Teacher, coordinate students, work study students, childcare attendants, therapists, and observers in the classroom. Welcome and invite college students to be a part of the CDLC community. Model developmentally appropriate practice in the classroom. Coach and provide feedback to students during practicum time. Observe and record development for individual children; may work with the Childcare Teacher to create individual goals for the children. Use the children's goals to support the Childcare Teacher in creating the constructivist curriculum and environment within the classroom. Maintain paperwork for children's records and classroom curriculum. Coordinates resources for children with special needs and works with the manager and Childcare Teachers to ensure children’s needs are met. Develop and maintain rapport and trust with families; may attend developmental, transition, and exit conferences, or additional conferences. Participate in educational parent meetings; support the Childcare Teacher with daily communication and bimonthly newsletters. Participates in CDLC Parent Advisory Council, STLCC, campus, and community events. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High School Diploma
one (1) or more years of experience with early childhood development or similar environment
Maintain current CPR, pediatric first aid, and medication administration training.
Must complete annual approved training hours each year (currently 12 for licensing and 18 for accreditation) and must complete any web-based training for childcare as assigned by the states of IL and/or MO.
Employees must open and maintain a Toolbox Registry Account.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
associate degree in Early Childhood Development or similar degree

Responsibilities

Assist with operation of a developmentally appropriate early childhood classroom using a constructivist curriculum and environment with quality interactions and programing based on licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
In the absence of the Teacher, coordinate students, work study students, childcare attendants, therapists, and observers in the classroom.
Welcome and invite college students to be a part of the CDLC community.
Model developmentally appropriate practice in the classroom.
Coach and provide feedback to students during practicum time.
Observe and record development for individual children; may work with the Childcare Teacher to create individual goals for the children.
Use the children's goals to support the Childcare Teacher in creating the constructivist curriculum and environment within the classroom.
Maintain paperwork for children's records and classroom curriculum.
Coordinates resources for children with special needs and works with the manager and Childcare Teachers to ensure children’s needs are met.
Develop and maintain rapport and trust with families; may attend developmental, transition, and exit conferences, or additional conferences.
Participate in educational parent meetings; support the Childcare Teacher with daily communication and bimonthly newsletters.
Participates in CDLC Parent Advisory Council, STLCC, campus, and community events.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.