Early Childhood Educator
Job Location
On-site
Type of Job
Full-Time (M-F)
Published By
Neighborhood House
Published Date
June 19, 2024 at 4:30:00 PM
About the job
Under the general supervision of the Program Director, an Early Childhood Educator helps to carry out the educational program of the Neighborhood House Early Learning Center — providing support to colleagues, caring for children, and implementing age-appropriate curriculum, as needed.
Requirements
Education, Experience, and Abilities:
Lead teacher (Preschool): Requires a minimum of a high school diploma (or GED) and CDA or some ECE college courses and six months experience working with children
Teacher's Assistant (Preschool): Requires a minimum of a high school diploma (or GED) and TECE 1 and 2 or some ECE college courses and six months experience working with children.
Special Requirements:
Requires compliance with DELACARE Regulations for Early Child Care and Education and School-Age Centers, successful completion of criminal background check, child protection and adult abuse registry checks, health examination, and TB test. Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs.
Responsibilities:
Assist with classroom management.
Assist in ensuring program compliance with state licensing requirements, Early Head Start Performance Standards.
Follow health and safety policies and practice universal precautions and infection control.
Practice confidentiality in all matters related to staff and families as well as proprietary information regarding the operation of the ELC.
Comply with ELC Departmental Policies.
Participates in ELC staff meetings, in-service training, and parent/guardian conferences.
Maintain materials and equipment for ELC.
Perform other related duties like cleaning and file work as required.
Full-time and split-shift positions are available.
Benefits
Competitive salary commensurate with experience
Medical, dental, vision, 401K, and more
Paid training
Paid time off
Holiday pay
About us
For more than 95 years, Neighborhood House has been offering hope to children and their families. From housing counseling and foreclosure prevention to family services and youth development, our programs create lasting change in low-to-moderate income communities.
Address
1218 B Street, Wilmington, DE, USA