Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and developing literacy skills.• Conduct parent conferences.• Meet on a weekly basis with the director to discuss classroom progress, issues, etc.• Support the emotional and social development of children.• Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands.• Relate to all children in a professional manner that conveys respect and nurturing.• Carry out lesson plans for activities.• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration and problem solving appropriate to the development levels of the children.• Participate in all staff meeting and in service training.• Communicate positively with parents in the program and portray a positive image at all times.• Report all needs to the Director.• Ensure that the classroom and all equipment are clean and in good working order.• Reporting all accidents to the appropriate persons (i.e. Director, parents, lead teacher, etc.)• Reporting all needed supplies and repairs for classroom to the appropriate persons (i.e. Director, lead teacher, etc.)• Keep records o the children’s progress in the center.• Document all incidents in the daycare on incident reports; forward these reports to the appropriate persons (i.e. Director, parents, etc.)• Assist in the cleaning and straightening of rooms at the end of the day, as well as putting away any outside equipment.• Work cooperatively and effectively as a team member by communicating and contributing information on a continuous basis.• Provides transportation on field trips utilizing the Eagles’ Nest vans.• Ensure that all information pertaining to the children’s center is kept in a confidential manner.• Professionalism: Promote a professional, positive work environment.• Leadership: Role model and mentor for staff as indicated by:• Maintains a safe and healthy work environment.• Completes assignments in a timely and accurate manner• Is willing to take on additional responsibility in a positive manner.• Upholds the mission and values of The Methodist Home. Other duties as assigned.