About this opportunity
University of Louisiana at Lafayette lists this Child Care Center Teacher opportunity in lafayette, Louisiana. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Child Care Center Teacher
The Child Care Center Teacher is responsible for developing and implementing a rich teaching and learning environment for children, maintaining an organized and safe environment, and implementing daily activities that are developmentally appropriate. The Child Development Center Director will oversee and lead the Child Care Center Teacher in the implementation of the daily activities and ensure compliance with state licensing regulations and guidelines.
Key Responsibilities:
Planning and implementing daily program of developmentally appropriate activities based on Louisiana Department of Education Early Learning Guidelines.
Planning and gathering necessary tools (documentation, TS Gold, etc) to assess the needs of the individual child for curriculum planning.
Maintaining program quality, adhering to all state licensing agencies and required regulations.
Possessing knowledge of Teaching Strategies GOLD, Louisiana Pathways, CLASS assessment system, research-based best practices, developmentally appropriate practices.
Reviewing each child's progress and develop plan to promote each child's growth and development.
Maintaining positive relationships with children and families with open communication concerning all aspects of the child's development and by responding appropriately to their interests, requests, and needs.
Mentoring student interns.
Attending/completing required trainings mandated by state licensing and the university.
Maintaining records of children's progress.
Maintaining confidentiality of information.
Preparing for special events; including, but not limited to, holidays, dress-up days, deadline dates, parent-teacher conferences, scholastic book fair week, picture days, staff work/planning days, Homecoming parade, Mardi Gras parade, Winter Wonderland, Spring Fling, Pre-K celebration, special guests, awareness activities, etc.
Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:
At least 5 months of experience in an early learning center or working directly with young children.
Preferred Qualifications:
Technical Degree/Associate's Degree/Bachelor's Degree.
Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
Must have, or be able to obtain, the Louisiana Department of Education Early Childhood Ancillary Certificate.
Worksite address
lafayette, LA, 70595, US
Who can apply
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