Stuckey is Expanding!-Classroom Teachers

Primary Roles & Responsibilities

· Instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth while meeting the requirements of licensing and Step Up to Quality

· Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities according to curriculum

· Responsible for introducing young learners to foundational academic concepts, social behaviors, and group learning

· Accountable for shaping the formative years of children, often their first structured educational experience

· Foster creativity, promote academic growth, and nurture young learners

· Promote academic growth by teaching basic literacy and numeracy skills

· Manage classroom behavior and support emotional well-being

· Adapt daily routines to individual and group needs

· Develop activities that integrate learning concepts

· Nurture children's curiosity and creativity while ensuring their safety and well-being during school hours

· Communicate with parents about children's progress and development

· Foster positive trusting relationships with children, families, and team members

· Support a culture of cleanliness by working with the team to keep classrooms and shared spaces safe and tidy for children

Essential Skills, Experience & Qualifications

· Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with children and parents

· Patience and a passion for working with young children

· Adaptability to modify teaching methods to suit diverse learning styles and developmental stages

· Creativity to utilize innovative teaching techniques to engage young minds

· Empathy and Compassion to understand and address the emotional needs of young learners

· Effective Classroom Management to establish a structured yet flexible learning environment

· Cultural Sensitivity and awareness of and respect for diverse backgrounds and family dynamics

· Early Head Start (EHS) requires a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and training or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development; associate degree or bachelor’s degree in the field of Early Childhood Education is preferred

Physical Requirements

· Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency

· Must be able to get down and get up from the floor daily during floor activities

· Must be able to pick up and lay down an infant in a crib (infant and toddler teachers only)

· Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds

· Work within an environment where exposure to communicable diseases and bodily fluids is possible

· Be able to understand and follow all safety protocols and use safety equipment

· Must meet minimum bona fide occupational qualifications and requirements and perform functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Compensation: Pay is competitive and based on a variety of factors, including years of experience, possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, level of education, and other relevant qualifications.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $13.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: In person