About the job
Classroom Responsibilities 1. Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group 2. Prepare daily lessons plans and submit to the director or assistant director for review at the beginning of each month. 3. Implement the daily program with the help of a team member if applicable 4. Decorate the room with bulletin boards, pictures, children's artwork, and other theme appropriate hangings, aim to change or rotate room arrangement on a monthly basis 5. Prepare for two snack periods a day (one morning and one afternoon sent from home) and monitor while eating 6. Carry out diaper changes or assist with potty goers depending on child and classroom 7. Conduct a meaningful circle-time/morning meeting after morning snack relating to the class topic and theme for that month/week 8. Keep classroom, storage rooms, and bathroom neat, clean and orderly 9. Write a daily informative post along with pictures on the school communication app (Inf-YPS must include updates for potty, lunch, nap) 10. Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with the stated school policy on discipline 11. Complete a progress evaluation on each child in October and June using the writeable PDF tool of Ages & Stages, which will be sent out to you by the director 12. Be familiar with and follow all school policies (inc. classroom cleaning responsibilities) 13. Keep director and assistant director informed in advance of classroom or school needs 14. Report to the director or assistant director any special needs or problems of individual children 15. Report to the director or assistant director any concerns of special needs or problems of individual children in your class 16. Report to the director or assistant director any cases of suspected child abuse or neglect Staff File Requirements (All information will be provided to you internally) Update clearances every 5 years Update Physical and First Aid every 2 years Complete 10hrs annual training and update Fire Safety annually