Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Educator/Childcare Assistant

Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) Educator/Childcare Assistant JOB SUMMARY: The Childcare Teacher will work with the Director of Nursing to adapt and implement educational lesson plans and activities.
They will provide quality interactions, room environments, and educational programming in their room.
They will provide classroom management and support training initiatives as they relate to programming.
They will work within guidelines of the PPEC.
The Teacher will ensure the classroom is following best practice standards for a high-quality early childhood experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES: Provides exceptional quality care.
Seeks to provide professional and courteous service to the children and their families.
Acts as a role model for other team members.
Promotes and maintains confidentiality in all situations and interactions.
Provides guidance and supervision to team members regarding curriculum and teaching with a positive approach.
Works as a team player and works effectively with minimal supervision.
Conducts sound teaching instruction and utilizes appropriate established guidelines for learning and lesson plans.
Utilizes age-appropriate guidelines and information to foster independence and advancement of developmental levels.
Refers inquiries to the appropriate resource and keeps Director and/or Program Coordinator informed in advance of all programming and curriculum needs.
Performs multiple tasks and can prioritize these tasks appropriately.
Able to be flexible with changes that occur throughout the day including staffing levels and assisting in providing non-skilled care when requested.
Handles emergent situations safely while remaining calm.
Reports situations, special needs, or problems of individual children immediately to Site DON or designee.
Documents appropriate information in a timely manner.
Utilizes proper procedures for all care/direction.
Implements the daily program, curriculum and lesson plan for the assigned classroom.
Ensures engagement between staff and children during play and other activities.
Prepares materials for implementation of curriculum in advance.
Communicates professionally with children, families, and co-workers.
Coordinates instruction for the children as directed by the physician, parent, therapist, according to the plan of treatment and care plans.
Ensures all educational and instruction judgments are made based on holistic aspects of care of the child.
Seeks advice and assistance if needed.
Maximizes inclusion activities/programs for each child focusing on social skills and behavior needs while coordinating educational goals with nursing goals.
Follows all policy and procedures implemented by the PPEC as applicable to the job or duties assigned and in relation to the employee handbook.
Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Nursing.
QUALIFICATIONS: Able to communicate effectively both verbally and written in a clear, concise, and easily understood manner.
Child Care and/or Pediatric experience preferred.
Exhibit leadership and organization skills.
Current negative Tuberculosis skin test (PDD) required.
Current CPR (Basic Life Support) required.
A High School Diploma or Equivalent Daycare/Preschool Teaching Experience Pay Range: $40,000-$42,000