Infant Room Teacher

The Buhl Club Child Development Center
TEAM MEMBER EXPECTATIONS

Title: Child Development Infant Room Teacher (ages 6 weeks-12 months)

Department: Child Care

Supervisor: Child Care Director

8:00am-4:00pm Monday through Friday

Buhl Club Mission: “To provide quality recreational, social, fitness & educational programs for people of all ages in our communities.”

The Buhl Community Recreation Center Mission: Our mission at The Buhl Club Child Development Center is to provide exemplary early education and child care for families, by offering a safe, secure program that promotes the social, physical, cognitive and language development for ALL children.

Qualifications / Skills
The qualifications for this position are outlined in the Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Code Book for the Child Day Care Centers and include:

· A high school diploma or general educational development certification (G.E.D.); a minimum of fifteen (15) credit hours in early childhood education, child development, special education, elementary education, or the human services field and one (1) year work experience related to the care and development of children or a high school diploma or general educational development certification and three (3) years’ work experience related to the care and development of children.

· Must have child abuse, criminal record and FBI Fingerprint clearances

· Must have a physical every two years and a negative TB test upon hiring.

· General knowledge of nutrition and health & must be certified in Pediatric First Aid, CPR/AED

· Increased understanding of young child growth and development

· Ability to apply an understanding of developmental levels to activities

· Self-assurance in holding and caring for babies

· Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and appropriate environment

· General knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid

· Willingness to accept supervision and willingness to increase understanding and knowledge through workshops and study.

· Applicable computer skills (word, excel, power point…)

Service Skills

· Assist lead teacher and director in providing a quality curriculum in the day care program that takes into consideration the needs of each child and the goals and objectives of the Department of Human Services of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Buhl Club Child Development Center.

· Demonstrate verbally and by role model a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development.

· Be responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of the children at all times.

· Assist the lead teacher with the weekly group planning and implementation.

· Coordinate daily activities and supervise aides in the absence of the lead teacher.

· Daily record-keeping and adherence to all requirements.

· Attend all staff meetings and in-service training as required by the Child Care Director

· Direct or assist in the daily maintenance of the conferences or parent-child events related to the program.

· Continue professional development through community involvement, reading, and further education.

· Document attendance, medication log, and accident reports for each child in compliance with state licensing requirements

· All other tasks as assigned by designate.

Key Behaviors for Excellent Customer Service

· Be approachable by wearing a name tag, designated attire and a smile.

· Stand, smile and greet all families by name; thank them when leaving

· Be proactive in keeping the facility clean and safe

· Always be ready and willing to “come out” from behind desk or office to assist members

· Take action to handle or direct family’s questions, issues or concerns at the point of contact; the family should leave feeling satisfied

Member Involvement Skills

· Be knowledgeable about other program areas and membership to the Buhl Club and share information with Child Care participants.

· Be able to articulate the Buhl Club’s mission, values and benefits.

· Encourage and educate families on the benefits that the Buhl Club has to offer adults and families.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person