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All applicants, candidates, and employees must meet Federal, state and local requirements: including KSAO (Competencies) with supporting documents, working environment, physical and mental demands, special working conditions, expected hours of work, and others requirements outlined in the Position’s Description.

TreasureLand offer and excellent Comprehensive Benefits Package, and The Keystone Career Pathway Program

• Employee Benefits and Perks

• Health, Life and Dental Insurance

• Retirement Saving Plan

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistant Program

• Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Supplemental Pay

• Child Care Discount

• Continuing Education Support

• Education Assistance

• Professional Development Plan

• End of the Year Bonus!

• Profit Sharing Opportunities

The ECE/CDA Teacher is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as aa1well as their educational needs. Prepares and follows a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices that helps each child reach their fullest potential in all areas of development. Maintains observation records and other required classroom logs correctly. Knowledge and understands all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary. Shows initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, the program, and the curriculum by sharing ideas and participating in available trainings. Maintain a professional attitude at all times. Maintain appropriate communication and professional relationship with staff, children, and families at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

A passion and love for children; a committed to provide a high-quality, early educational foundation for children lifelong success. The ability to manage a diverse group of children. The dedication to build and strengthen relationships/partnerships with children, families, co-workers and the community. Continuous professional growth and development to maintain an understanding of best practices of childcare regulations and practices. Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and the assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders. Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.

• Thorough knowledge of teaching best practices and legal educational guidelines partnered with a willingness to follow the center’s policies and procedures;

• Excellent communications and interpersonal skills;

• Well-organized and committed; Creative and energetic;

• Strong moral values and discipline; and

• Knowledge of CPR

  Education: High School diploma/general educational development (GED); must have experience working with young children, or 12 hours of equivalent training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development; or 6 months to 1 year of work experience in childcare is desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1-2 years Early Childhood Education Experience or Training; Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential through the Council for Professional Recognition; Child Care Professional (CCP) certification through the National Early Childhood Program Accreditation; Child Development Applied Science Degree (AAS); Child Development Short Term Certificate: or degree in a related field with two years of post- graduate experience in early childhood education (related fields include elementary education, early childhood, special education, psychology, family consumer sciences, home economics, social work, social services); and/or directly or relevant working experience in child development center; or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education/child development.

• Infant-child CPR is preferred/First Aide experience is desired/recent TB skin test is preferred. Basic computer skills: knowledge of MS-Office Suite, Office 365; or Apple,- iMac iWork Office Suite.

Other Competencies: (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other)

• Proficient in MS-Office 365 (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Publisher, Access, etc.)

• Excellent clerical skills and demonstrated written and oral communication skills Strong attention to detail

• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work independently as well as in team environments, often under tight deadline situations

• Effective interpersonal and communications skills

• Ability to apply principles of persuasion and/or influence over others in coordinating activities of a project, program, or designated area of responsibility

• Excellent customer service skills

• Knowledge of organization policies and procedure

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

• State license which requires passage of a criminal background check, child protective services, drug test, proof of immunizations and passage of the state’s training program for childcare providers. Certification in cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) through the American Red Cross within 30 days of employment; successful completion of pre-employment physical, and other requirements for licensing with the Alabama Department of Human Resources.

All applicants, candidates, and employees must meet Federal, state and local requirements: including KSAO (Competencies) with supporting documents, working environment, physical and mental demands, special working conditions, expected hours of work, and others requirements outlined in our Position’s Job Description.

DHR Requirements:

Experience, education, training and age qualifications Character and Suitability Review

References (3)

Clearance of State Registry on child Abuse/

Neglect Criminal History

Background Information Check

DHR License Requirements

NAEYC Accreditation Requirements:

Staff Qualification

Program Professional Development Plan (PPDP)

Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment

Ten (10) Standards for Early Childhood Professional Preparation Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP)

TreasureLand Requirements:

Valid driver’s license’s proof of insurance and safe driving record;

Pass Drug Screening

First Aide/CPR certification within 30 days of hire date;

Pass Fingerprint clearance, Social Security Number check, E-Verify, and others.

Interpersonal Skill Planning

Organizing Decisiveness

Organizational Knowledge

Team Skill

Judgment Self-Development

Specialty Competence

Communication Skills

Direction and Motivation Flexibility

Leadership

Problem Solving and Analytical Ability