Teacher for 3 Year Old Classroom

3 weeks ago

Louisville, United States St. Joseph Children's Home Full time $16
Job DescriptionJob Description

We offer the following competitive benefits to our valued employees:

  • Pay: $16.00 per hour
  • Hours: M-F 9am to 5:30pm
  • $500.00 Retention Bonus ($250 after 90 days and $250 after 6-months of satisfactory service)
  • Full benefits package including:
    • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
    • 401K/403b Plan
    • Short Term Disability
    • Long Term Disability
    • Paid Vacation Days
    • Paid Sick/Personal Days
    • Child Care Discount

Who are we?

St. Joseph Children’s Home provides inclusive and compassionate care to ensure a safe home and bright future for every child in our diverse community. We do this through our core values of caring, compassion, relationships, and teamwork.

As leaders in the child and family welfare arena, St. Joe’s continues to grow through the strategic visioning of our 4 core programs: Residential Treatment Program, Therapeutic Foster Care, Child Development Center, and Behavioral Health Services. Our new Behavioral Health Services includes mental health therapy, targeted case management, and comprehensive community support services.

The annual Picnic For the Kids in August has raised over $1Million for the past two years with help from over 1,500 volunteers each year.

In 2023 the organization celebrated the Council of Accreditation’s (COA) expedited report with outstanding outcomes and zero deficiencies across all programs and departments employing approximately 180 individuals. Our 2023-2026 strategic plan focuses on Families, Community Partners, Volunteers, Staff and Governance(Board).

What do we need?

As a St. Joe's Teacher for 3 Year Old Classroom (Child Development), you will assists the Senior Classroom Teacher with the implementation of daily routines and activities that promote physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of young children in a group care setting.    

Essential Functions:

  • All CDC employees are expected to be flexible in regard to their daily classroom placement.  For the consistency of care for children, Classroom Teachers are placed in their regularly assigned classrooms whenever possible.  However, at the discretion of the Director, Assistant Director, or their designee, a classroom teacher may be temporarily assigned to a different classroom or role within the CDC if needed to maintain state ratios, meet specific staffing needs for the day, or to otherwise meet an agency need.
  • Assists with the implementation of individual and group activities for the classroom that are developmentally appropriate, play-based, consistent with a Reggio-inspired approach to learning, and promote the use of open-ended and natural materials.
  • Assists with the implementation of individual and group activities for the classroom that stimulate development of cognitive, language, social-emotional, self-help and motor skills.
  • Limits the use of screen time in the classroom to that which is directed by the Senior Classroom Teacher. 
  • Provides positive guidance, direction, and encouragement for each child using principals of Positive Discipline.
  • Engages in play with children.
  • Assists the Senior Classroom Teacher with maintaining a classroom environment that promotes age-appropriate physical and emotional comfort and educational development of all children in care.
  • Keeps the Senior Classroom Teacher informed of the progress of all children in his/her care, as well as any suspected problem regarding individual children. 
  • Discusses concerns about a child with the Senior Classroom Teacher, Director and/or Assistant Director.  
  • Reports all incidents and illnesses to the Senior Classroom Teacher, Director and/or Assistant Director.
  • Assists with completion of daily paperwork as requested, including but not limited to attendance sheets, meal counts, supply lists, daily reports, incident reports and drill reports.
  • Knows the whereabouts and number of children in care, keeping all children within sight and sound supervision at all times.
  • Keeps the classroom and all shared spaces within the center clean, safe and free of clutter. 
  • Serves meals and snacks to children in compliance with CACFP guidelines and KY childcare regulations.  Cleans up after meals (including but not limited to cleaning and sanitizing tables, chairs and floors).
  • Administers medications to children according to KY childcare regulations.
  • Works constructively during naptime (i.e., works on unit projects, reads child development literature, sanitizes and disinfects classroom materials, etc.). 
  • Greets children and families upon arrival and departure.
  • Promotes a trusting relationship between children, parents, and staff. 
  • Communicates with parents by approved means (phone, email, communication app) only as instructed by the Senior Classroom Teacher, Director and/or Assistant Director. 
  • Assists in the evacuating of the building in case of emergency and during emergency drills.
  • If not familiar with an adult who is picking up a child, check photo ID and ensure that all adults picking up children are on the list of approved escorts in the CDC database.
  • Obtains all required staff development and training.
  • Reads and responds to all electronic communications from CDC management in a timely manner, including but not limited to checking email at least once weekly. 
  • Assists with the training and mentoring of new staff as requested by the Director, Assistant Director and/or Curriculum Coordinator.
  • Attends all CDC department meetings and contributes to the decision-making process at meetings. 
  • Participates in and assists with family engagement opportunities as requested by the Director and/or Assistant Director.
  • Maintains confidentiality about issues regarding staff, children and families at St. Joseph Children’s Home, Board of Directors, and/or Center operations
  • In the absence of the Senior Classroom Teacher, the Classroom Teacher may temporarily assume the responsibilities of the Senior Classroom Teacher.
  • Informs Director / Assistant Director of any urgent matters, including but not limited to: serious illness or injury to a child, staff or family requiring medical attention, staff misconduct potentially requiring disciplinary action, or licensing violations that put the health and safety of children and staff at risk.
  • Reports any urgent building maintenance, repairs, or custodial upkeep to the Assistant Director.

Education and/or Experience:

  • High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
  • Experience working with children ages 0-5 preferred but not required.

Physical Factors:

  • Lifting Requirement: 50 pounds.
  • Standing for up to eight (8) hours.
  • Reaching above the shoulder level.
  • Walking.
  • Squatting.
  • Twisting.
  • Bending.
  • Carrying/pushing/pulling
EEO Disclaimer:

St. Joe's is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes everyone to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.  

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