What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Childhood Teacher position at TLC Early Learning Center?
Greetings! We are TLC Early Learning Center. Celebrating 40 years as a NAEYC Accredited, 4-Star Parent Aware program for children ages 6 weeks old through 12 years old.
We have opportunities to grow our team. If you have a love for working with young learners, a team mindset and are looking for a nurturing and positive environment, please check out our website (tlcelc.com) and contact us for more details!
Key Responsibilities:
· Plan and implement play-based daily lesson plans through hands-on activities
· Work with a teaching team to provide a well-maintained, developmentally appropriate classroom based on each child’s needs
· Encourage creativity and exploration
· Provide verbal praise and acceptance while providing clean and consistent expectations for children’s behavior
· Supervise and lead your classroom team
· Effective communication with parents, utilizing the Brightwheel app, conferences and in-person conversations
· Attend required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director and Assistant Director
· Assist in other capacities, as determined by the Director and Assistant Director
· Work 40 hours per week
Qualifications:
· Must meet or exceed DHS Rule 3 requirements for Teacher Qualifications
· Minimum of high school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience and 18 credits
· Or Associates Degree and/or Child Development Associate credential from the Council for Early Childhood Professional Recognition with 6 months of experience.
· Or Early Childhood Education/Elementary Education Degree
· Or any Bachelors degree in any field with the right credits and experience
· Team player and positive working relationships a must
· Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
· Must submit to and pass a background check
Preferred:
· Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a quality preschool or child care center
· Familiar with Rule 3 Requirements and Developmentally Appropriate Activities for young children.
· Acquainted with NAEYC accreditation and MN Parent Aware Project
· Knowledge of the Brightwheel App
Contact Information:
If you are interested, please email Krista Adedamola: kadedamola@elc.tlcmn.com
Please attach your resume to the email.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $17 - $25