About this role
Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary School is looking to hire a full-time Lead Childcare Teacher to create a positive Catholic learning environment for children in our child care program. QUALIFICATIONS ● Be at least 19 years of age ● Have a high school degree or equivalent education ● Meet Lead Teacher requirements per the State Licensing Standards ● Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services, the Michigan State Police Department and FBI Fingerprinting ● Be CPR, First Aid, and Blood Borne Pathogen certified or obtain certification upon hire ● Complete a Tuberculosis test and physical and provide a physician’s documentation of both ● Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom ● Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences ● Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations of their abilities ● Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs ● Be available for full time employment and available to work as late as 5:30 pm ● Have dependable transportation EXPECTATIONS ● Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs ● Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times ● Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children ● Provide excellent parent communication and service ● Complete all annual and ongoing professional development requirements RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Including, but not limited to, the following: ● Be the primary caregiver/teacher (when applicable) ● Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use and hand washing) ● Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times ● Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development ● Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren) ● Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children ● Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service ● Supervise assistant teacher in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and expectations ● Train any assistant teacher in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day ● Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children ● Uphold the teachings of the Catholic Church Please submit your resume and diocesan employment application located here (https://dioceseofgrandrapids.na2.echosign.com/public/esignWidget?wid=CBFCIBAA3AAABLblqZhBQytx1BfbMRIaRmuJiKHcYkOHv9Qc5mlKGz2Rtxj4Z70oPhB6TKz2NXiEt_c2wfig*) to: Domenic Franconi (Principal) at [email protected].