Infant teacher - Early Education Child Care
gap community child development centerWashington, DC
Infant teacher - Early Education Child Care
gap community child development centerWashington, DCMid L4
Preschool Teachers, Except Special EducationChildcare WorkersKindergarten Teachers, Except Special Education
APPLY NOWCompany Description:
GAP Community Child Development Center offers a multi-cultural educational and developmental program for children aged six weeks to five years. As part of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's (OSSE) Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP), GAP is recognized as one of only 30 OSSE PKEEP centers in Washington, DC with this distinguished high-quality designation. GAP fosters a safe and nurturing environment where learning is engaging, exploration is encouraged, and children are inspired to develop new concepts with enthusiasm.
Role Description:
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Washington, DC for an Infant Teacher- Early Education Child Care professional. The role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children, implementing age-appropriate educational activities, and ensuring the child's development and well-being. Day-to-day tasks include teaching and guiding children through play-based learning, maintaining positive communication with families, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and adhering to state-mandated educational standards and guidelines.
Position: Infant Teacher
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Education: Minimum A.A./A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Location:
GAP Community Child Development Center, District of ColumbiaREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Minimum A.A./A.S. degree in early childhood education, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
- Must have the ability to effectively communicate with parents on a consistent basis. Must have reliable transportation.
- Ability to prepare informative and accurate daily reports that keep parents updated on their child’s day & well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
- Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
- Instructs and monitors children in the use of learning materials and equipment.
- Uses technology to support and differentiate instruction.
- Manages children’s behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
- Encourages and monitors the progress of individual children and uses the information to adjust teaching strategies.
- Maintains accurate and complete records of children’s progress and development, including portfolios.
- Participates in staff training and parent conferences.
- Communicates information regularly to the lead teacher and parents regarding children’s progress and needs.
- Supports children’s performance and development through observations and Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQs).
- Works with children from diverse cultural, economic, ability, and background groups.
- Participates in appropriate professional activities.
- Performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the program.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- Must have reliable transportation.
- Clear full background check and health screening.
- Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
- Pass a yearly health physical and FBI check in accordance with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) requirements; and
- Meet professional teacher education requirements of OSSE.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
SALARY AND BENEFITS: Salary is commensurate with experience.
- Competitive Salary
- Health Insurance
- Paid Holidays and Paid Time-Off
- Dedicated Team Members
- Free Off-Street Parking
- Accessible by Metro BusHOW TO APPLYRespond to this listing
Submit your resume to info@gapccc.com OR complete the online application at https://gapccc.com/careers.Scroll near the bottom of the page and select Employment Application. Download the application, complete it, and email it to info@gapccc.com.
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