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The Clark School is searching for year-round Toddler Program Teacher who is enthusiastic about working with young children and dedicated to creating a warm, welcoming environment for all families. A newly reimagined program at Clark School, our toddler program is committed to providing its characteristic supportive environment that values all teachers. Join us as we enjoy the use of our new Early Childhood facility with beautiful, new spaces and extensive creative arts and play materials. At Clark School, we operate as a team. This team approach ensures teachers are given the freedom, guidance and feedback to create an exciting, creative and fun curriculum. There is room for growth for the right candidate!

Responsibilities:

• Plan and prepare curriculum

• Develop caring and supportive relationships with all children and their families

• Support other team members

• Ensure safety of all children

• Communicate daily with Co-Teachers

• Monitor children’s progress

• Communicate with parents as needed

• Participate in supervision and team meetings

• Follow the Clark School philosophy

• Care for the space and school equipment

• Participate in recommended training programs, conferences and other aspects of professional development.

• Other tasks as assigned

Preferred Requirements:

• Toddler and Preschool Teacher certified

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood or related field

• Experience working with children ages 18 months to 2 years 9 months.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to pass a background check

General Qualifications:

Meet the state qualifications and those set forth in the national hiring standards including

• Commitment to caring for the needs of young children

• Flexibility and desire to collaborate with team

• Classroom management skills

• Good communication skills

• Knowledge of child development

• Ability to develop and present curriculum

• Experience teaching early childhood in a supervised setting

• EEC certification

• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds

• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies

• Must be physically able to move through all levels of the classroom: sitting on floor, bending, standing, etc.

• Toileting Help including diapers, assisting in toilet learning/needs.

• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved

• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

• Flexibility and willingness to work in other classrooms/age groups as needed.

Attendance: Continual employment is subject to consistent attendance. Consistent attendance is essential to the safety as well as the mission of this educational environment. Inability to maintain consistent employment attendance may result in separation or termination.

Important consideration - exposure to illness: Working with young children in an Early Childhood educational setting involves close contact, leading to increased exposure to various illnesses and infections. These can include respiratory, gastrointestinal, and other common childhood diseases. We prioritize health and safety by implementing cleaning and sanitization protocols, promoting hand hygiene, and following health department guidelines. Our health policy outlines procedures for illness screening and management. While precautions are taken, exposure to infectious diseases is an inherent risk of working in an Early Childhood educational environment.

All employees are subject to a fingerprint check and a background investigation, per state law.

The Clark School is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Our management team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities and general treatment during employment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Employee discount

• Flexible schedule

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Tuition reimbursement

• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person