Early Childhood Educator at Michael Stevens Consulting

Summary

• Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
• Provides a block and lesson plan by which classes are conducted. May lead and functionally supervise teacher's aides or assistants.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from six weeks to twelve years old.
• Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
• Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
• Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.
• Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.
• Participates in teaching undergraduate and graduate early childhood education labs, as appropriate.
• Participates in research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate.
• May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Must have a Bachelor's Degree preferably in early childhood education or related field.
• At least 3 years of experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
• Completed Degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Records maintenance skills.
• Knowledge of early childhood education programs and techniques.
• Knowledge of child development theory and practice.
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies.
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth.
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops.
• Ability to persuade and influence others.
• Distinguishing Characteristics
• Position requires:
  • Development and delivery of early childhood education programs appropriate to developmental levels and learning styles of children;
  • Assessment of individual child development and completion of appropriate reports and inventories

Conditions of Employment:

• Successful candidate must submit to post-offer, pre-employment physical examination and medical history check.
• Must obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification. Initial certification must be achieved within 6 weeks of date of hire.
• Successful candidate must pass a comprehensive post-offer, pre-employment criminal and CYFD fingerprinting background check