St. Lucy Day Care & Child Development Center Teacher

Roman Catholic Church Diocese Of Houma ThibodauxHouma, LA
15d

About The Position

St. Lucy Day Care & Child Development Center Teachers are responsible for preparing, organizing, and teaching required lesson plans and daily schedules. Teachers are also responsible for engaging children and maintaining classroom order.

Requirements

  • High school or equivalent.
  • Prior experience as an Early Learning teacher in a Day Care, Head Start or school.
  • Ability to prepare, organize and teach lesson plans and daily schedules required.
  • The ability to engage children and maintain classroom order is a must.
  • Ability to pass a criminal record check and safe environment training required.
  • CPR
  • Pediatric First Aid

Nice To Haves

  • CDA preferred
  • CDA preferred

Responsibilities

  • Be on time and in place of responsibility.
  • Keep children’s diapers and clothes dry and clean.
  • Maintain a neat, orderly classroom; change bulletin board monthly; keep pictures/ illustrations/decorations on walls neat; keep track of classroom inventory.
  • Maintain a positive, warm, and respectful relationship between child and teacher.
  • Remain attentive and alert to the needs of the children.
  • Be relaxed and patient.
  • Plan interesting activities appropriate for the child's age and needs in keeping with the approved curriculum. Post the curriculum in the classroom. Prepare lesson plans - turn lesson plans into Director each month. Lesson plans should match the daily schedule.
  • Input data into Teaching Strategies on all CCAP children daily. Complete checkpoints by dates set by Department of Education. Make weekly anecdotal notes on all children.
  • Give the children materials that will help them develop academically and socially.
  • Prepare children a few minutes ahead of time for changes in activities.
  • Plan a balance between active and quiet activities.
  • Keep parents informed through notes. Send home children’s work at least once a week.
  • Keep a positive, respectful attitude toward the center, other staff, parents, and children.
  • Clean and disinfect mats, cots, and toys weekly.
  • Arrive for work on time, clock in, and ensure the cleanliness and comfort of the children. Call in advance if you cannot be at work.
  • Make sure all children are signed in and out by parents/guardians.
  • Feed children in the classroom and clean up. Assist children as needed.
  • Continue to monitor for dryness and comfort of children.
  • Follow daily curriculum as posted.
  • Complete daily roster.
  • Clock out only if the children are all gone or other on duty staff is present and the building is secured, and utilities turned off or a supervisor is present and gives the OK.
  • Carry out other duties assigned by the Director.
  • Be enthusiastic about St. Lucy Child Development Center.
  • Work cooperatively with all staff - treat each other with respect, free of rudeness or public criticism. Help build morale.
  • Participate actively in staff meetings and special events.
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