Family Success Center Teacher

Job title 

Family Success Center Teacher

Program

Family Success Center (FSC)

Reports to 

Family Success Center Director 

FLSA Status

Non-exempt

Last Updated

April 2026

General Description 

The Teacher is responsible for planning, organizing, and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the overall growth and school readiness of young children. This role creates and maintains a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment that promotes children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The Teacher fosters positive relationships with children and families, encourages family involvement, and ensures a high-quality early learning experience aligned with program standards.

Required Competencies 

All GenerationEd Employees

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Curriculum and Learning Environment

• Organize and use classroom space, materials, and routines to create an engaging, safe, and developmentally appropriate environment that encourages play, exploration, and learning. 
• Maintain centers for dramatic play, science, art, blocks, technology, manipulatives/fine motor activities, and reading; maintain diaper changing and crib areas in infant rooms. 
• Develop and implement integrated activities that support growth across all developmental domains. 
• Ensure the curriculum respects and reflects diverse backgrounds and learning styles.

Teacher-Child Interaction

• Communicate effectively and developmentally appropriately with children to foster physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth. 
• Interact with children at their level using a positive, encouraging approach. 
• Model and support problem-solving and communication skills. 
• Participate in learning centers and group activities, supporting smooth transitions between activities. 
• Assist children with self-care and everyday tasks, maintaining a clean and organized learning environment.

Adult-Adult Interaction

• Foster cooperative relationships with co-workers through open communication, sharing resources, and supporting professional development. 
• Build supportive relationships with parents by respecting their culture and values and sharing information about child development. 
• Maintain a positive, collaborative atmosphere in the workplace.

Observations and Assessment

• Observe and document children’s development using tools such as Creative Curriculum Color and Ages & Stages. 
• Provide observation feedback to parents, FSC leadership, and Success Coaches.

Parent Involvement

• Communicate program activities to parents regularly (newsletters, bulletin boards). 
• Orient parents to classroom routines and invite them to participate in classroom and family activities. 
• Encourage parent engagement and maintain professional, respectful relationships with families. 
• Create a welcoming and nurturing environment for parents, children, and staff.

Program Management

• Utilize available resources to ensure effective classroom operations. 
• Report all suspected child abuse and accidents promptly to the FSC leadership team. 
• Accurately complete and submit all required documentation (attendance, reports, forms). 
• Request supplies and equipment as needed; maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom. 
• Attend all required meetings and complete at least two additional educational workshops per year.

Essential Qualifications 

Education/Experience Requirements:

• High School diploma or GED. Prefer: A.A.S or B.S. in Early Childhood

 Education/Child Development.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrate ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, children,

 parents and volunteers.

Physical, Mental and /or Visual Demands

• Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time throughout the day. 
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. 
• Must be able to bend and stoop. 
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.  
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close, distance, color, peripheral depth and the ability to adjust focus.    

GenerationEd is committed to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, including those with disabilities in accordance with ADA. 

Acknowledgement 

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by the individual assigned to this position and should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It does not state or imply that these are the only duties and responsibilities assigned to the position. The employee may be required to perform other job-related duties. All requirements are subject to change and to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with a disability.  

I further understand that my employment with GenerationEd is at will.