JOB DESCRIPTION - TEACHER TRAINEE

JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting in planning and conducting the daily program for a
group of children in the day care center. Responsible to Site Manager/Day Care
Coordinator.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES

• Assist in planning and conducting of activities for children.
  
• 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.
  
• Maintains a healthy safe classroom and play ground area to provide for the
  children's well being.
  
• Attends staff and parent meetings and contributes to meetings.
  
• Relates to parents of children in the group to plan for activities designed to
  foster the growth and development of each child.
  
• Maintains developmentally appropriate arrangement of the classroom with the
  Bulletin Board reflective of current monthly themes and other information
  regarding the children.
  
• Attends yearly training as required (Agency/outside)
  
• Assists in the recording, and evaluating significant individual and group
  behavior.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Experience

• High school diploma with at least six (6) months of one (I) year experience in early
  childhood education, or a related field.
  
• Ability to relate sensitively to preschool children
  
• Responsible for participating in extensive curriculum training on the job.
  
• Working knowledge of Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services for the
  operation of licensed day care facilities.
  
• Evidence of emotional maturity and stability.
  
• Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations and to use supervision
  constructively.
  
• Ability to recognize and to record significant individual group behavior.
  

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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