Job Description

Job Description

Overview

Job Description Summary:

Designs, implements, and reviews age-appropriate curriculum, manages classroom activities and interactions, supervises assistant teachers, students and volunteers while maintaining a safe and healthy environment.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Develops age-appropriate lesson plans and activities for young children.
• Monitors and supervises children to ensure their safety and well-being.
• Communicates effectively with parents regarding children's progress and behavior.
• Implements positive discipline techniques to encourage good behavior.
• Observes and assesses children's development and growth.
• Collaborates with other teachers and staff to create a nurturing learning environment.

Education Requirement

Bachelor's Degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or related field with 30 quarter or 24 semester hours in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, required.

Licensure Requirement

Valid State of Ohio Kindergarten licensure, required.

Certifications

(not specified)

Skills

• Effective communication skills to interact with children, families, and other professionals.
• Ability to supervise and direct Assistant Teacher and students.
• Flexibility and ability to handle multiple tasks and change priorities.
• Ability to create a positive atmosphere in the classroom.

Experience

Kindergarten experience, preferred.

Physical Requirements

OCCASIONALLY: Chemicals/Medications, Computer skills, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Repetitive hand/arm use, Sitting

FREQUENTLY: Bend/twist, Blood and/or Bodily Fluids, Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens, Flexing/extending of neck, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Pushing / Pulling: 26-40 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Standing, Walking

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Decision Making, Depth perception, Hearing acuity, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Seeing – Far/near

Additional Physical Requirements Performed But Not Listed Above

Able to multi-task within a fast-paced environment.

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"

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