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Qualifications and Requirements
A degree and/or certificate in child development or a related field is preferred, and a basic knowledge of child development is required in addition to at least one year work experience with young children. All teachers must be at least 18-years-old with a minimum education of a high school degree. Teachers must be Christians and actively involved in a local church and help children to learn about God in accordance with Baptist beliefs. Teachers must complete 24 hours of approved Texas Child Care Regulations training yearly including, recognizing child abuse and neglect, as well as receive CPR, and first aid training and certification.
Characteristics of a Good Teacher
- Good physical and mental health.
- Professional in appearance.
- Demonstrate enthusiasm, and show pleasure in working with and caring for young children.
- Show respect to and relate positively towards children and adults.
- Write a lesson plan using The PCBC Day School curriculum.
- Enhance the lesson plans by changing the interest areas each week to correspond with the curriculum.
- Have classroom supplies and resources ready at the start of each day.
- Attend mandatory training and meetings.
- Document the occurrence of significant incidents, and notify the Director.
Job Responsibilities
- Rotate toys and activities to coordinate with weekly curriculum.
- Share the responsibility of diaper changes.
- Share the responsibility of feedings.
- Be able to lift and carry children that are up to 30 lbs.
- Inform office of repairs or maintenance as soon as possible.
- Adhere to cleaning and sanitizing regulations regarding changing table, mats, tables, highchairs and toys after each activity.
- Take direction from the lead teacher in preparation and closure of classrooms.
- Assist in preparing the daily schedule.
- Attend mandatory training conducted by the Director.
- Document the occurrence of significant incidents, and notify the Director.
- Two teachers must be present in classroom at all times.