Teacher I, Early Learning Center, Part-Time

JOB SUMMARY
The Teacher I at North Mississippi Health Services is responsible for overseeing the daily activities and development of area team members within the Child Care Center and supporting the operation and maintenance of the center. This role requires an individual with experience in Early Childhood Education and engages excellent communication and organizational skills to engage effectively with students, parents, and other team members, maintain accurate and comprehensive records, support teachers in lesson development, and assist with budget and operational planning to provide a high quality Child Care Center experience.
JOB FUNCTIONS
Basic Requirements:

• Maintains a clean, safe and stimulating environment in the classroom, outside and other areas of child care.
• Remains responsible for following an educational program of activities in line with NMMC educational goals and objectives.
• Plans for and implement special activities which apply to other age groups in cooperation with goals and philosophy of NMMC Child Care.
• Attends all staff meetings and educational programs provided by NMMC which you have been assigned.
• Assists in lesson planning, record keeping and evaluating.
• Meets 15 hours staff development requirement.
• Remains responsible for any lesson plans, today sheets, special activities, supply request, care of equipment and classroom materials.
• Remains responsible for meeting special needs of children(ex. Special diet, allergies, health issues).
• Provides transportation support as assigned, which includes driving a company-owned van to transport school-aged children to and from public elementary schools within the city and transporting children ranging from 4 years old to school-aged for field trips
• Performs other duties  as assigned.
  Communications:
• Possesses ability to relate to children in a kind and compassionate manner.
• Possesses ability to work with co-workers in an effective manner.
• Strives to meet all internal and external customers needs in a positive manner.
• Ensures a happy, safe, stimulating environment at all times while children are in your care.
• Remains responsible for all parent communication(ex. Notes home, behavior issues, field trip forms).
  Budget:
• Uses food and supplies wisely.
• Uses time wisely and adheres to all NMMC scheduling for arrival, departure, lunch and breaks to ensure the safety of the children and the respect of other fellow employees.
  
  
  
  QUALIFICATIONS
  
  
  Education
  
• High School Diploma or GED Equivalent . Required
• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development. Preferred
  
  Licenses and Certifications
  
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR). . Upon Hire. Required
  
  Work Experience
  
• 1-3 years. 1 year of  experience in Early Childhood Education. Preferred
  
  Knowledge Skills and Abilities
  
• Good organizational, budgetary and communication (written and verbal) skills; required
• Knowledge of classroom scheduling, classroom management, and age-appropriate curriculum; required
• Excellent interpersonal skills; required
• Plan, organize, and schedule all special program activities
• Effectively and efficiently work with staff members and serve as a Team Leader
• Abide by departmental dress code, grooming, hand washing, and food safety standards
• Effectively and efficiently use time wisely
• Maintain confidentiality
• Strive to improve services and operations of the Child Care Center
• Experience extensive contact with: staff, children, and parents
• Exhibit good written and verbal communication skills
• Reflect a positive, caring attitude toward clients, patients, staff and the public we serve
• Evaluate and coach reporting employees towards accomplishing major goals and objectives
  
  Physical Demands
  
  A thorough completion of this section is needed for compliance with legal standards such as the Americans with Disabilities Act. The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
• Standing . Constantly
• Walking . Frequently
• Sitting . Rarely
• Lifting/Carrying . Frequently 50 lbs
• Pushing/Pulling . Frequently
• Climbing . Occasionally
• Balancing . Occasionally
• Stooping/Kneeling/Bending . Frequently
• Reaching/Over Head Work . Frequently
• Grasping . Frequently
• Speaking . Occasionally
• Hearing . Constantly
• Repetitive Motions . Constantly
• Eye/Hand/Foot Coordinations . Frequently
  
  Benefits A****vailable
• Continuing Education
• 403B Retirement Plan with Employer Match Contributions
• Pet, Identity Theft and Legal Services Insurance
• Wellness Programs and Incentives
• Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program
• Medical Benefits
• Dental Benefits
• Vision Benefits
• License + Certification Reimbursement
• Life, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability, Group Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Employee Discount Program
• Other:
• Early Access to Earned Wages
• Tuition Assistance
• Relocation Assistance
• Paid Time Away
• Special Employee Rates at NMMC Wellness Centers