Early Childhood Educator

1 week ago


Decatur, Alabama, United States Alabama Department of Education Full time
SUMMARY:
  • Facilitates learning experiences for young children aimed at enhancing their social/emotional, physical, and cognitive/language development necessary for future schooling in a preschool or child care setting.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Designs and implements both individual and group activities that encourage growth in language, social, and motor skills, including listening to instructions, engaging in cooperative play, and utilizing various educational materials.
  • Teaches children essential practices of personal hygiene and self-care.
  • Exhibits the ability to select the most effective developmentally suitable methods and resources to assist students in acquiring necessary skills, considering the diverse needs and abilities of each child.
  • Demonstrates qualities such as patience, empathy, reliability, and meticulousness in work.
  • Possesses comprehensive knowledge of the developmental milestones and needs of young learners.
  • Balances active play with periods of rest or light activities to prevent overstimulation and fatigue.
  • Guides children in developing habits of responsibility, such as caring for their belongings and maintaining a tidy environment.
  • Serves meals and snacks to children in a nurturing manner.
  • Establishes and upholds standards of behavior to foster a conducive learning environment.
  • Encourages the development of a positive self-image through successful learning experiences and supportive interactions.
  • Participates in professional development meetings, prepares reports, and maintains accurate records.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
  • Bachelor's degree (B.A./B.S.) from an accredited institution; or one to two years of relevant experience and/or training; or a combination of education and experience.
LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY:
  • Ability to read and understand simple instructions, brief correspondence, and memos. Capable of writing basic correspondence and effectively presenting information in individual and small group settings.
MATH SKILLS:
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic operations including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using whole numbers, fractions, and decimals. Competence in calculating rates, ratios, and percentages.
REASONING ABILITY:
  • Ability to apply common sense reasoning to execute instructions provided in written, oral, or diagrammatic forms. Capable of addressing problems involving multiple concrete variables in standardized situations.
CERTIFICATIONS:
  • Must possess an appropriate state teaching certificate with necessary endorsements.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
  • While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to communicate effectively. The employee frequently stands and walks, and is regularly required to sit, use hands for handling objects, reach with arms, and engage in various physical activities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
  • The noise level in the work environment is typically moderate.
SALARY:
  • Salary information is available through the appropriate educational authority.
Equal Opportunity Employer:

The above job description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this classification. It is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees for this position. The Alabama Department of Education promotes equal opportunity and does not discriminate based on race, color, disability, sex, religion, national origin, or age in its programs, activities, or employment.

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