Child Care Teacher, Full-time (STF2485)

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Essential functions –

• Assist with planning and implementing learning opportunities (lesson plans) in collaboration with HutchCC Child Care Center staff that reflect the Center’s goals and objectives.
• Share responsibility for the smooth progression of the programming day.
• Set up and maintain the classroom learning centers, such as the drama room, reading, science, art, table toys, blocks, and music.
• Prepare daily snacks and supervise noon meal.
• Provide a healthy and safe environment for children.
• Communicate daily with parents concerning the activities of their child.
• Attend parent orientation, staff meetings, professional workshops, and in-service training as required by state licensing board.
• Coordinate all facets of the Center with the Coordinator and be a team worker with all staff, students, and parents.
• Arrive on time for work, attend work regularly, and successfully complete the responsibilities of the position.
• Comply with HutchCC policies, procedures, and practices.

Secondary –

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned by the Child Care Center Coordinator.

QUALIFICATIONS (Essential):

• One year of child care assistant experience in a licensed center required, along with CDA or completion of twelve (12) hours of Early Childhood Education courses, or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Completion of professional development courses as outlined by Kansas Department of Children and Families.
• Successful completion of a finger print background check required.

• Physical requirements include the ability to keep pace with young children, such as walking/running, hopping, jumping, performing simple aerobic exercise; lift up to approximately 50 pounds; bending, stooping, etc.; use tact and courtesy in difficult situations; ability to view a computer screen and operate office equipment; excellent verbal, written, and listening communication skills; Medium, Indoor/Outdoor work environment.
• Mental requirements include the ability to learn and comprehend basic instructions about the position
• Physical and mental qualifications must be performed with or without a reasonable accommodation.
• Valid Kansas driver’s license (or ability to obtain the same) and a safe driving record.
• Enjoy working with children.
• Ability to work effectively with coworkers, parents, children, and others who visit the Center.
• The qualifications listed are guidelines for selection purposes; alternative qualifications may be substituted if sufficient to perform the duties.

HOURLY WAGE and STATUS:

The hourly rate of pay is commensurate with qualifications as determined by the HutchCC administration.  The full-time support staff position is 12 months annual (261 work days per fiscal year), and nonexempt.  Work days are generally Monday through Friday, with the hours of 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., subject to change as enrollment warrants.