Responsible for conducting a program for a group of children and all activities related to the programs.
Education Requirements
High school diploma required, Associate’s Degree Preferred
Work Experience
Experience working with children
QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma required; associate’s degree preferred
Experience working with children
Must have or be pursuing EEC certification
Flexible, self-motivated
Must have a high level of energy
Must be able to deal with conflict in a positive manner
Must be open to change
Non-judgmental about the families and children served
Duties and Responsibilities
Develop and implement daily curriculum
Foster a nurturing atmosphere. Assure that a method of positive discipline is used at all times.
Work as a team to collaborate with your co-teacher as well as the other teachers.
Attend and participate in weekly staff meetings.
Write a developmental evaluation for each child every three months. Meet with parents to discuss their child's progress. Evaluate each child's needs and set appropriate goals.
Make sure that all aspects of the classroom are running smoothly; transitions, routines, nap time, health and safety procedures, etc.
Pursue activities to further your own professional development.
Communicate with the Director on a daily basis. This includes communicating information from parents about a child's behavior, as well as utilizing the chain of command when a problem or disagreement arises.
Communicate with each parent daily.
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Write anecdotal records concerning each child on a daily basis.
Maintain a safe, stable, and secure environment. Make sure classroom is clean, the materials are stocked, and the door is locked at the end of the day.
Supervise the volunteers in your classroom. Do not leave volunteers alone with the children.
Become familiar with EEC regulations and center policy.
Observe the children in order to pick up on any developmental delays or emotional needs that might require special services or evaluation. Keep both the parents and the Director informed of these observations. Confer with the Director when a referral is needed.
Perform all duties in compliance with The Salvation Army's policy and regulations governing staff and client relationships, hours of work, holidays and any other matters integral to the position.
Represent The Salvation Army's social mission in the Cambridge Somerville Day Care program.
Refer persons with spiritual needs to The Salvation Army officer
Perform other duties within the scope of the position
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. The Salvation Army is committed to providing reasonable accommodation for qualified job applicants, job candidates, and employees with disabilities to ensure they enjoy equal access to all employment opportunities and benefits of employment as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act. EEO is the Law.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.
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