DESCRIPTION:
Classroom Teachers are responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The teaching team works together to plan and implement the scheduled activities, work with parents, and assess the needs of individual children.

ACCOUNTABILITY:
The Classroom Teachers report to the Program Director.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES:
Maintain Daily Operations of the Classroom
• Manage the classroom without assistance and display comfort/competence being alone with children.
• Prepare/feed bottles/food and assist children in eating.
• Maintain/Support consistent classroom routines and transitions.
• Follow classroom/individual schedule and Support a variety of activities that promote physical, academic and social development to insure instructional excellence.
• Change diapers, assist in potty-training, clean messes, assist in undressing/redressing, monitor children in the bathroom, and assist in hand washing.

Establish and Maintain a Safe, Healthy and Organized Environment
• Consistently complete classroom cleaning tasks including vacuuming/sweeping, light housekeeping, bathroom clean-up, etc. while monitoring all children.
• Assess program supplies and materials needed regularly to be prepared and keep classroom stocked.

Promote Developmentally Appropriate Practices
• Support small group activities, circle/learning/story time, outdoor time and large motor play that are engaging and follow the written lesson plan outline. Support lesson plans following the curriculum at least one week in advance.
• Support children's developmental progress on an ongoing basis, communicate progress to families, modify activities and follow infant schedules according to children's needs and the parent's requests.
• Greet and welcome families, address concerns, and manage behavior concerns with patience and understanding, utilizing a teachable moment.

Strive to Grow as a Professional and Support the Team
• Promote/model regular communication through daily conversations, classroom dailies, lesson board, progress notes and/or parent conferences.
• Engage in center activities, staff meetings, workshops, and training as instructed by the director.
• Accept feedback and engage in ongoing professional development to ensure continuous quality improvement.