Part time Teacher

UCM•UCMO - Warrensburg, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Serve as a Lead Teacher for a group of children that may range in age from six weeks through ten years, in a child care setting. Observe, assess, and assemble developmental records on children in their care. Plan and organize classroom activities/experiences to facilitate and enhance learning for the children in their classroom.

Requirements

At least nine (9) months of experience working in a formal child care program setting.
Completed UCM online application for employment required.

Nice To Haves

Child Development Associate Credential ( CDA ) – Infant/Toddler or Preschool OR Associate’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development or Elementary Education OR Bachelor’s degree in the following field(s) of study: Early Childhood Education, Child & Family Development or Elementary Education

Responsibilities

Observe, assess and assemble children’s portfolios to include: developmental documentation, anecdotal notes, learning experiences/goals, and pictures.
Plan, write, and implement lesson plans utilizing the room environments and the children’s interests with activities/experiences that reflect the following developmental areas: social-emotional, physical, speech/language/communication, and perceptual/cognitive skills.
Maintain daily correspondence and reports on children.
Assist children in learning social skills such as sharing, waiting a turn, using words to make needs known, as well as personal care skills such as hand washing, tooth brushing, etc.
Change diapers, provide toilet training or bathroom assistance as needed, keeping the children comfortable with clean hands and faces.
Consistently enforce center discipline policy, supervising children at play in an alert but non-intrusive manner.
Relate positively and in a friendly manner to children, parents, and staff.
Engage and play with the children to enhance their communication and social skills.
Show sensitivity to the needs of children and their families.
Demonstrate enthusiasm and enjoyment when working with children.
Maintain a safe, orderly, clean, and child-oriented classroom that facilitates learning.
Supervise volunteers and student teachers working as aides in the classroom.
Attend staff meetings and participate in training opportunities each year, as scheduled or on-line to meet current licensing and Early Head Start guidelines.