Job Details
Description
Are you looking for a rewarding job that will help you grow in the exciting, fast-paced career of Early Childhood Education? This is the position for you! At Full Heart, you will help make a difference in the lives of children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age and will be supported as you further your education and grow in your field!
Responsibilities
*For all duties and functions, reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities.
Day to Day Caretaker
Create a safe and welcoming environment for children in care
Feed children healthy, approved food from a designated, parent-approved menu
Change children's diapers at least every two hours or more often as needed. Take potty-trained children to the restroom on an as-needed basis. Apply diaper cream as needed
Use the Brightwheel app to record all meals, toileting/diapering, and naps
Use the Brightwheel app to take at least one picture of each child for parent viewing
Comfort children who are struggling with any aspect of their self-regulation ability (feeling sad, angry, hurt)
Report any injuries to the director immediately and provide care according to your ability
Assist children in falling asleep- this may mean rubbing backs, rocking, etc.
Provide individualized care for each child, but especially infants. Infants should be fed according to a schedule provided by parents and sleep according to a schedule provided by parents
Education/Behavior Management
Assist lead teacher in planning age-appropriate lesson plans for classroom in the areas of art, sensory, science, math, and literacy
Help to create an environment that fosters learning through play by having activities available to children all day, every day
Incorporate process-based art in the classroom and have open-ended art available
Always have a sensory-play option available for children (water, rice, dirt, etc.)
Use appropriate, positive behavior management techniques for children in care
Help to decorate room and create spaces/boards that represent the themes of the curriculum. Refrain from negative discipline, yelling, or any type of corporal punishment. This is a zero-tolerance policy and failing to comply will result in immediate termination
Collaborate with other teachers in the room to determine correct form of behavior management
Training/Compliance
Follow procedures and guidelines for any regulation-based portion of the day (diapering, sunscreen, behavior management, etc.)
Maintain required training hours (on and off-site)
Seek out additional training in areas of interest/need
Maintain ratios at all times- this means you may not leave the classroom without another staff member stepping in
Refrain from using your cell phone in classrooms
Qualifications
Essential qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent
1+ years experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 5 years of age
Must pass background checks
Strong oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
Ability to solve problems and act quickly in a crisis
Additional Competencies:
Must be able to multi-task and work in a high-stress, loud environment
Must have strong decision-making skills
Must pay attention to detail and reflection
Must have reliable transportation
Must maintain a professional appearance and attitude
Must be willing to be flexible and adaptable