Infant Teacher - Full Time

Job Summary: The Infant Teacher will be responsible to assist with all classroom needs. This position is a second teacher in the classroom.

Job Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Have at least 6 college credit hours, or willingness to obtain within first 12 months of employment
• At least 1 year of experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers in a developmentally appropriate environment

Must be able to do the following:

• Communicate effectively with infants, toddlers, their parents, and other staff.
• Provide quality, nurturing care to infants and toddlers enrolled in the program.
• Demonstrate skills to properly address developmental needs of infants and toddlers.
• Assist in the conducting and documentation of developmental screenings and assessments of children ((one assessment per child per every 6 months must be completed)).
• Maintain positive and effective, working relationships with children, parents, and staff.

General duties:

• Ensure children feel safe, welcome and loved; create a relationship with the children
• Assist in planning both long and short range activities in accordance to curriculum objectives, developmentally appropriate practice and program; meeting educational and motor skills
• monthly/weekly lesson plans with variety and daily circle time
• Meet the emotional, social, physical and cognitive needs of each child
• Work with the team in planning themes, lesson plans, and activities; assisting each other as needed
• Maintain accurate records including accident reports, medication forms, CACFP meal and attendance records, as well as accurate parent communication within Playground.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Report any suspect abuse to supervisor/director
• Maintain a safe and healthy environment
• Fill bottles/cups with milk or formula daily
• Wash and sanitize bottles/cups twice per day
• Check diapers every 1-2 hours
• Perform laundry duties weekly
• Complete deep cleaning checklist of classroom as requested
• Rotate and Sanitize toys during nap time
• Ensure all cubbies and changing tables are stocked with appropriate amount of labeled diapers and wipes at all times
• Communicate in a timely manner to parents the need of diapers, wipes, clothing, etc
• Keep a clean and organized classroom daily
• Open communication during shift changes
• Attend in-service training hours (12 training hours per year) and required staff meetings
• Other duties as assigned by the Center Directors or Owners

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Food Handler Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Safe Sleep Training (Preferred)
• CCDF Training (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15 - $18