Child Care Teacher - Kids Care Plus in Baltimore, Maryland at The Family Tree

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for providing skilled childcare to children who enroll at Kids Care Plus. The Teacher will implement daily activities that promote learning, independence, and social interactions.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Reinforce lessons presented by the Lead Teacher by reviewing material with students one-on-one or in small groups.

· Teach simple drawing, painting, craft, and language skills (e.g., songs)

· Actively participate in recreational play and teaching activities.

· Engage with children by applying knowledge of childhood development, including learning behavior and physical, mental, and emotional development.

· Maintain open communication with parents and caregivers.

· Observe and monitor children’s play and interactive activities.

· Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits

· Assisting in preparing and serving children’s meals, snacks, or beverages

· Attending to the hygienic needs of the children (including changing diapers)

· Maintain MSDE yearly COK clock hours.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS:

· Be at least 19 years of age

· Have a high school diploma or equivalent education

· 90 clock hours or equivalent of approved early childhood coursework

EXPERIENCE:

· Have at least one (1) year of experience working with preschoolers in an approved setting

· Three (3) hours in ADA Compliance

· Nine (9) clock hours of approved training in communicating with staff, parents, and the public

· Have dependable transportation