Summary

Early Childhood Alliance Job Description

Early Childhood Primary Teacher

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Center Director, the Early Childhood Primary Teacher plans and provides developmental care for children in the child care center assisting each child to develop a positive self-concept and reach his or her full potential.

Employee's work is performed in an early childhood classroom within a child center setting. Ability to communicate orally and in writing.

Employee performs duties according to agency program and guidelines. Employee is required to handle a variety of difficult tasks in order to effectively meet job requirements.

Employee maintains frequent contact with center staff, children, parents, families, program site personnel and the public for the purpose of exchanging information necessary for effective operation of the center.

Employee is expected to make substantial contributions to Early Childhood Alliance's mission by planning and providing developmental care for children in the child care center. Employee's work is periodically reviewed by the Center Site Manager for adherence to and attainment of objectives.

Duties

• Provides a safe and secure environment in which children can be curious, active, and encouraged toward self-discipline, self-motivation and self-actualization.

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  Develops a warm, caring relationship with each child and parent in his or her group that is based on mutual respect and serves as a model to the child for his/her relationship with others.

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  Guides the child's behavior in positive ways that support total growth, development and promotes self-esteem.

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  Assesses child's development and plans and implements developmentally sequential activities in which each child can experience success and build confidence in his or her own abilities and worth.

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  Works cooperatively with families scheduling conferences, supporting them in providing what is best for their children.

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  Interacts frequently with children; showing interest, respect, and is responsive and available in meeting their needs.

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  Develops cooperative working relationships and supports other staff members in achieving center goals.

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  Provides for the daily physical needs of the children and charts care as needed.

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  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly to frequently required to lift (up to 45 lbs.), and bend, stoop, stretch, squat, push and pull, sit and walk, and talk and hear in order to communicate to children at the child's eye level, to interact with children and to pick up the toys and equipment from the floor. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Must perceive the nature of sounds by the ear.

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  Uses materials and equipment responsibly, and maintains a clean, safe environment.

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  Follows all licensing regulations, policies, and procedures of the agency.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements

18 years of age or older and a minimum of a high school diploma or its equivalent; course work or training in early childhood education.

Must successfully complete the requirements for Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) within 3 years of hire date. Employees with an Associates or Bachelors degree in early childhood or a related field will be exempt from this requirement

Job Knowledge and Skills

Requires a general knowledge of child development and the support and guidance necessary to fulfill each child's developmental needs.

Requires analytical and organizational skills to plan and implement developmental activities for children.

Demonstrates strong interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain effective working relationships with parents, children, and child care associates.

Ability to use technology for record keeping, anecdotals, planning and communication.

Benefits

Definition of eligible employee status
Exempt - salaried
Non-exempt: FT - 40 hours a week
PT - working less than 40 hours but more than 30 hours

Medical Plan - Physicians Health Plan
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
Coverage begins the beginning of the month, following 30 days of employment
Employee only - 70% of premium paid by agency
Employee and dependent - 60% of premium paid by agency
Premiums paid with pre-tax earnings

Dental Plan - Lincoln Financial Dental
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
Coverage begins the beginning of the month, following 30 days of employment
Employee only - 70% of premium paid by agency
Employee and dependent - 60% of premium paid by agency
Premiums paid with pre-tax earnings

Life and AD&D Insurance - Lincoln Financial Insurance
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
Fully paid after one-year of employment
Pays one-times earnings

Long-Term Disability - Lincoln Financial Insurance
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
Fully paid after one-year of employment
Pays 60% of earnings

Flexible Spending Accounts - Pro-Claim Plus
Voluntary flexible benefits program
Full and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible
Medical Care Reimbursement Account
Dependent Care Reimbursement Account
Deductions are pre-tax
Open enrollment in December


403B Retirement Plan - American Funds
Contributory pension 403(B) plan
Full and part-time employees working 20 hours or more per week are eligible
Pre-tax contributions
After one year of employment, ECA matches 50% of employee contributions up to 6% of salary
100% vested at enrollment date

Paid Time Off (PTO)
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
PTO hours will be pro-rated for benefited PT employees, based on the average number of hours worked per week.
PTO hours are offered based on the following:
0-1 years.............................. 40 hours
1-2 years.............................. 120 hours
3-5 years.............................. 160 hours
6+ years............................... 200 hours
PTO hours may be used 60 days after hire date

Paid Holidays
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
Paid holidays will be pro-rated for benefited PT employees, based on the average number of hours worked per week.
Paid holidays are considered 8 hours for 40-hour employees, and pro-rates for benefitted employees working less than 40 hours
Holidays are paid after 60 days of hire date
11.5 Paid holidays to include your birthday

Bereavement Pay
Full and part-time employees working 30 hours or more per week are eligible
Up to 3 days for immediate family
One day for grandparents, grandchildren, brother/sister-in-law, daughter/son-in-law

Jury Duty
Employees will be paid their regular rate up to one week

Additional Employee Benefits
Discount on tuition for child care for their children enrolled in our learning centers
T.E.A.C.H Scholarships available for employees who work directly with children
Mileage and travel reimbursement
FMLA, General, Medical and Military Leave