BASEHOR-LINWOOD SCHOOL DISTRICT EARLY LEARNING CENTER
High Quality Inclusive Early Learning Cultivating Kindergarten Readiness for The Basehor- Linwood Community
MISSION: The Basehor-Linwood Early Learning Center is committed to supporting children, families, and sta? in a safe, nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate educational environment through quality, comprehensive programming and community relationships.
POSITION: Child Care Assistant Teacher
DESCRIPTION: The Child Care staff member is responsible for maintaining a developmentally appropriate program providing general oversight to the Child Care Classroom of the Basehor- Linwood Early Learning Center (ELC).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Monitors and supports classroom activities on a daily basis
- Works with the lead classroom teacher in the development and the adoption of research-based curriculum materials and resources that are developmentally appropriate
- Implements a model early learning program which encompasses the whole child to include activities that create a well-balanced cognitive as well as social/emotional curriculum
- Ensures all state regulations are adhered to concerning children
- Be an active listener and maintain a cooperative professional relationship with all stakeholders
- Protects and enhances the safety of the children and sta? of the Child Care Director at the ELC
- Maintains an inviting physical environment which fosters optimal growth and development, where each child feels respected and capable of learning
- Basic classroom management skills
- Reports classroom needs to the lead classroom teacher
- Performs all other duties as assigned
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Meet the requirements of the Kansas Department of Health and Environment for a child care sta?
- Five sessions of observation for not less than 2 ½ consecutive hours per observation in licensed preschools or child care centers.1 year teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
- Seven to nine semester hours of academic credit or equivalent training in child development or early childhood education; and three months teaching experience in licensed centers or preschools, or one year of supervised practicum in licensed centers or preschools; or
- A child development associate credential
- Experience working within a child care setting
- Demonstrated knowledge of methods of e?ective instruction
- Desire and ability to work with children and sta?
- A willingness to cooperate with and follow the directions of the Child Care Center Director
- The ability and willingness to communicate with parents
- Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm for teaching children, and basic knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
- Ability to e?ectively utilize technology resources when
For more information about the Basehor-Linwood USD 458 School District and employee bene?ts, please visit our website at www.usd458.org.