Child Care Teacher (Level 2)

• Needs and Goals of Children Supported
• Plan, prepare and implement activities and curriculum which benefit children and meet their identified needs.
• Ensure individual care plans and IEPs (if applicable) are appropriate and implemented correctly.
• Utilize developmental/educational screening and inventory tools to validate progress and support updating goals.
• Ensure encouragement and support of children’s active participation in achieving their identified goals and developing their interests.
• Promote increased independence in all aspects of life, especially communication, activities of daily living, and community engagement.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships which expand social circles.

• Health and Safety of Children Supported
• Provide appropriate care to all children using current best-practices, maintaining visual and auditory supervision, and maintaining required adult: child ratios.
• Assist with health needs, as determined by nursing care plans, behavior plans, physician’s notes, etc., implementing necessary precautions or procedures.
• Provide personal care assistance and food preparation/food service assistance, implementing required protocols.
• Provide timely information/feedback to supervisor and nurse (as needed) related to concerns or problems.
• Ensure service delivery environment is clean, tidy, and free from hazards, and equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained.
• Report environmental issues and concerns to supervisor and follow-up as needed.
• Implement appropriate action during emergencies, including requests for emergency assistance and notifications to nurse (as needed) and supervisor.

• Documentation and Recordkeeping
• Complete written records of support services provided, ensuring the data is accurate, concise, and clear, and indicates how those services fulfill identified requirements.
• Review records to understand children’s medical, educational, and developmental status and care needs, educating other employees as needed.
• Report all incidents according to established policies and procedures and follow-up as needed.
• Maintain records as required, cooperating and consulting with others as needed.

• Professional Development and Credentialing
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to create a well-rounded, comprehensive program which meets the needs of the children and families enrolled.
• Support accreditation standards and process.
• Complete at least 24 Core of Knowledge training hours annually.
• Apply for state childcare credentials and renew annually to work toward/maintain a minimum Level 5 credential.

Other incidental and occasional duties which are reasonably within the scope of this position may be assigned or required by the supervisor, particularly during urgent situations.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or Child Development.
• One year of relevant experience.
• Successful completion of pre-employment medical examination and TB testing.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills and computer skills.
• Ability to read and write in English and have a good understanding of the English language.
• Ability to lift and carry independently up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to withstand prolonged periods of standing or walking, and frequent bending, stooping, reaching, pulling and pushing.

Pay Rate

$23.11 - $24.18 per hour depending on education and experience. To review the great benefits this position offers, please visit Benefits page on our website (Employee Benefits [https://thearcmontgomerycounty.org/who-we-are/careers-and-training/employee-benefits.html])

EOE M/F/Vet/Disabled