St. Lucy Day Care & Child Development Center Teacher

Roman Catholic Church Diocese Of Houma Thibodaux•Houma, 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.