Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for an energetic, optimistic and inspiring educator to join us as a Teacher. You’ll bring a creative touch and caring attitude to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day. RESPONSIBILITIES • Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained • Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports • Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested • Helps and supervises children during all activities • Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise • Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules • Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities • Helps children with meal times and clean-up • Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly • Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas • Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner • Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children • Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year • Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards • Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed • Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS • Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position • Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus • Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality • Highly professional and dependable • Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management • Must be able to lift no less than 40 pounds on a consistent basis throughout the workday to at least waist high