Teacher - Child Care Center - FT - Days - MRH

Memorial Healthcare

About The Position

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience. Summary: Develops and leads classroom activities and developmentally appropriate programs.

Requirements

DCF 45-hour Certification (DCF CERT)
DCF Certification - Staff Credential Verification
CPR Certification American Heart (CPR AHA)
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Child Development Associates OR Florida Child Care Professional Credential (must renew upon expiration) OR Higher Level Degree in General Studies with educational courses.
Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
One year experience volunteering or working with children.
Requires full Level 2 Background Screen at time of hire and every 5 years following.

Responsibilities

Works collaboratively with management and other teachers to assess learning/performance needs and to develop age appropriate learning solutions.
Develops teaching schedule and selects or develops curriculum aids as appropriate.
Updates curricula with new materials and content as appropriate.
Monitors children's progress utilizing assigned resources.
Conducts evaluations and analyzes results.
Supervises children to ensure safety.
Ensures classroom meets local licensing standards.
Attends periodical staff meetings.
Follows national accreditation and licensing policies and practices.
Applies knowledge of learning principles to develop age appropriate classroom programs and content.