JOB DESCRIPTION - TEACHER 

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for planning and conducting the daily program for a group of children in the day
care center. Responsible to Center Director.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Plans and conducts daily activities for children
  
• Supervises personnel assigned to assist with daily group activities.
  
• Prepares educational materials required to implement the daily activity plan so that the basic
  early childhood curriculum areas are covered.
  
• Maintains an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of
  children.
  
• Attends staff and parent meetings and contributes to the meetings.
  
• Shares information appropriately with other center staff members.
  
• Relates to parents of children in the group to plan for activities designed to foster the growth
  and development of each child.
  
• Observes, records, and reports significant individual and group behavior.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Requirements

• A high school diploma with at least three years of experience in early childhood education,
  elementary education, or related field.
  
• Health Card.
  
• Ability to relate sensitively to preschool children.
  
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
  
• Evidence of sufficient security and judgement to handle crisis situations and to use
  supervision constructively.
  
• Physical stamina.
  
• Ability to recognize and to record significant individual group behavior.
  
• Bilingual
  

Working Conditions

• Work is carried out in a controlled, agreeable environment as generally represented by
  normal day care conditions.
  
• Contacts:
  
• Requires frequent contacts with parents, central office staff and TDPRS personnel.

Physical Requirements:

• Familiar with equipment conducive to the physical safety and intellectual development of
  young children.
  
• Physical exertion including bending, standing and walking, must be able to lift approximately
  25-60 pounds occasionally.
  

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