Child Care Teacher

Child Care Teacher

The Community at Holy Family Manor is currently seeking a passionate and dedicated Child Care Teacher to join our team in Pittsburgh, PA.

Responsibilities

- Uphold the mission and values of The Community at Holy Family Manor, Inc. and the Sisters of the Holy Family of Nazareth in implementing the goals and objectives of the Learning Center programs.

- Write and implement a daily lesson plan to accomplish goals and objectives.

- Complete all requisite paperwork, i.e., attendance sheets.

- Attend parent conferences to keep informed and relate important information.

- Attend 12-hour training sessions in childcare to fulfill the state required mandate and continue professional growth.

- Manage the childcare room in an orderly manner and provide a safe, healthy, and happy environment.

- Collaborate with the administration and staff to ensure quality programming.

- Supervise meals, nap time, and self-help skills to provide an environment where children develop good health habits.

- Supervise nature walks, indoor/outdoor creative play, and organized group games to help develop fine and gross motor skills, cooperation, and pro-social skills.

- Perform additional tasks as defined by the Director of the Learning Center and Assistant Director.

Skills And Attributes

- Creative and innovative, and able to participate in teamwork.

- Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for infants and children.

- Ability to provide basic nutrition and hygiene services for infants and children.

- Must be creative and innovative, and able to participate in teamwork.

- Child supervision skills including the ability to be constantly alert and anticipate and prevent trouble, deal effectively with disruptive children, and provide fair but firm discipline.

Education/Experience

- High School Diploma or G.E.D.

- 2 years' experience working with children.

- Basic knowledge of child cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques.

- Current First Aid and CPR certification.

- Act 33/34 and FBI clearances.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

- Excellent problem-solving and time-management skills.

- Ability to read, write, and follow simple oral and written instructions.

- Must work and interact effectively and professionally with residents, families, community members, volunteers, and other facility staff.

- Ability to work in collaborative team and independent work situations and environments with minimal supervision.

- Ability to maintain regular and punctual attendance.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and responsibilities may change with or without notice.

EEO Statement

The Community of Holy Family Manor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Schedule

- Full-time

- Part-time