TEACHER -- LEVEL II  Teachers report directly to the Site Director and are responsible for: • Planning and implementing a variety of instructional activities for students       that keep students interested, whether it be extra-curricular, enrichment, or       recreational.  • Completing monthly bulletin boards and carefully planning and displaying a       monthly calendar that incorporates all activities planned.  • Working with, and carrying out the directions of the Site Director in compliance       with the policies and procedures of KIDS COUNTRY and child care code       requirements. • Teaching groups of children as assigned, using a variety of effective teaching       methods. • Using effective group leadership and organizing techniques that minimize       behavior problems. • Listening to children and being sensitive to their needs. • Mentoring Teacher Assistants in preparing monthly lesson plans and        supervising the instruction carried out by them.  • Working with other staff in a cooperative manner. • Attending monthly teacher meetings and a minimum of one school age workshop,                   training or conference per year.     • Conducting a minimum of one training workshop per year for assigned site’s staff. • Maintaining current CPR and 1st Aid certifications. • Any other duties as assigned by the Site Director.  Desirable Qualifications: • A minimum of 12 semester units or equivalent quarter units in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, completed at an accredited or approved college or university. • A minimum of six months of work experience in a licensed day care center or comparable group child care program. • The ability to work well with children.  Terms of Employment: • Kids’ Country is an “at will” company. • Full-time or Part-time    Wage & Benefits:  Level II Teachers earn $11.30 to $12.80 per hour (based on experience)         Upon eligibility, benefits include: Vacation, Sick Leave, Holiday pay,         1 Floating Holiday/year, Dental & Life Insurance, Retirement Plan, and         Employee School Age Childcare Benefits.