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Educator, Nanny's
[Full Time, 80 Hours Per Pay Period, Day Shift
Full-time employees at Nanny's receive a 40% tuition discount for a child enrolled here, if we have the space available for your child.
Nanny’s is a state-of-the-art childcare facility for children ages 6 weeks to 5 years old with up-to-date-immunizations. We have been serving the community since 1987 and have received three stars in The Star-Quality Child Care Program from the State of Tennessee Department of Human Services.
As a Star-Quality Child Care program, we ensure:
- quality learning
- well-designed play areas
- low teacher/child ratios
- highly trained staff
We always want to help build your child’s future with:
- love and acceptance
- challenge and excitement
- learning and exploration
- interaction and quiet wonder
Our staff is committed to understanding each child’s individual needs and nurturing children to become the best they can be. We promote the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development of our children while responding to the needs of families.
Position Summary:
Provides developmentally appropriate educational opportunities for the children in the classroom. Education activities should be developed to prepare children for next classroom.
Responsibilities
- Plans, implements, and evaluates the curriculum of Nanny’s Edu-Care Center for the age group assigned.
- Implements the personal safety program required by the state of Tennessee for the children that are three years old and older.
- Works as a team player with other Educators and administration.
- Exhibits professional behavior; i.e., communication supportive of Nanny’s programming, staff, and administration; coaching staff toward achieving performance expectations; following established conflict resolution process; and pursuit of professional development.
- Responsible for health, safety, and operation of the classroom which includes but not limited to daily disinfecting of toys/materials and necessary rotation of toys and materials.
- Maintains adherence to Knox County Health and Fire Department regulations, DHS licensing standards, and Covenant Health criteria.
- Meets children’s physical needs consistently through established routines.
- Responsible for smooth coordination of daily routines and activities.
- Maintains necessary records (Individual Child Information Charts, Daily Developmental Notes, Allergy List, Roll Sheet, Infection and Illness Notification, Bumps and Bruises Report, Task List, Medication Chart, and Notes From Home).
- Completes bi-annual developmental assessments and helps with transition of children as they promote in and out of room.
- Establishes daily communication with parents-verbal and written and participates in parent conferences as necessary
- Maintains Parent Daily Board, Nanny’s Notes Board, and Daily Activity/Communication Tables. Posts monthly calendar with themes, special days, assessment schedule, make-up days, etc.
- Monitors children’s developmental progress and discusses concerns with Administration.
- Monitors and requests needed supplies.
- Works with Administration to equip and arrange classroom.
- Oversees maintenance of the room and notifies front desk to complete work orders.
- Completes required referral forms.
- Attends mandatory staff meetings and trainings when scheduled.
- Follows policies, procedures, and safety standards. Completes required education assignments annually. Works toward achieving goals and objectives, and participates in quality improvement initiatives as requested.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Minimum Education:
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum Experience:
Proven experience in development of specific area. One to three (1-3) years of childcare experience preferred. Maintain required training hours per DHS guidelines annually and as a new employee.
Licensure Requirement:
Infant-Child CPR and First Aid certification required or must be attained during employment. Renewed every two (2) years.
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