What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher (One and Two Year Old Students) position at Community Day Center for Children, Inc.?
Job Description
Job Description
Summary
Child Care and / or Early learning isn't a field for everyone. It takes patience, energy, the desire to find joy in the small things, and the ability to pivot as children lead their own learning.
The CDCC administrative team is looking for a person who enjoys supporting children to grow and thrive. We have one position open as a team member has decided to investigate another career (with our support). Most of our staff have worked at CDCC several years, with limited turnover, which makes for a stable environment for the students and staff.
The position is for supporting children ages 12 to approximately 23 months. We participate in the Early Achievers Program. We work with staff to secure scholarships if they want to return to college or assist in finding an alternate pathway to meet Department of Children, Youth Families (DCYF) educational requirements.
Classrooms are thoughtfully planned, well organized and have happy and engaged children (most days, we all have our moments). We are a privately owned center, not affiliated with a church or franchise. Our biggest strengths are that the staff generally enjoy working at our center, and staff never have to worry about their hours being cut when ratios are low. We provide dental, vision, long term disability, and subsidized medical insurance. We have a friendly work environment, paid federal holiday closures for full-time employees, accrued vacation, paid time off and sick time, and bonus checks.
Duties
- Support the classroom team in assessing the social, intellectual, emotional, nutritional, and physical needs of children. Encourage student's growth while instilling a sense of wonder and excitement about learning.
- Assist in monitoring the progress of each child utilizing the Washington State Early Learning and Development Guidelines (training provided). Document child development in various appropriate domains and regularly update Learning Objectives via the Brightwheel Platform (training provided).
- Implement and maintain the Minimum Licensing Standards from DCYF, Early Achievers Standards and the Child and Adult Care Food Program requirements.
- Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
- Work with team members to plan developmentally appropriate activities with an emergent curriculum.
- Conduct positive child guidance that strengthen each child's problem solving and conflict resolution skills.
- Maintain classroom supplies inventory and replenish when necessary.
- Be committed to professional development, maintaining yearly required training and STARS credits (ongoing training provided and / or paid for by CDCC).
- Be familiar with basic computers and iPads.
- Perform other related work as assigned.
Requirements
Nice To Haves
Short or State Early Childhood Education Certificate or AA in ECE
Three or more years experience working in E.C.E.
Benefits
Wage based on education and experience; paid holidays, vacation, paid sick and safe time and paid time off leave; dental and vision insurance available; on-going education stipend.
