Infant Teacher

The person selected for this position must be professionally prepared as a teacher of young children,
especially in the field of early childhood education or development. While a Bachelor’s degree with
certification in the field of Early Childhood Education is preferred,or a CDA or an Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. This person must be a sensitive and mature individual who is able to relate well to both children and adults
1.
Planning and implementing a program that encourages the physical, social, and cognitive
development of each child and that follows the policies and philosophy of the school.
2.Utilizing all
available
resources
to
provide
an
educationally
sound
program,
including
field
trips,
resource
people,
creative
themes,
etc.
3.
Adapting
the
program
to
the
needs
of
the
individual
child
with
concern
for
his/her
interests,
special
need,
talents,
and
individual
style
and
pace
of
learning.
4.
Arranging
for
an
appropriate
balance
of
quiet
and
active
activities.
Relationships:
1.
Treating
each
child
with
dignity
and
respect.
2.
Working
with
other
professional
staff
members
to
plan
and
implement
activities
that
carry
out
the
philosophy
of
the
school
and
accepted
early
childhood
education
practices.
3.
Being
respectful
and
cooperative
as
a
member
of
a
team
of
professionals.
4.
Helping
each
child
to
become
aware
of
his/her
role
as
an
integral
member
of
a
group.
5.Considering
the
individual
child
in
relationship
to
his/her
cultural
and
socio
economic
background
.
6.
Establishing
a
positive
relationship
with
parents
of
the
students.
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Maintaining
a
physical
environment
in
the
classroom
that
is
inviting
and
conducive
to
learning
and
which
lends
itself
to
the
teaching
of
developmentally
appropriate
activities.
2.
Being
responsible
for
ensuring
a
classroom
atmosphere
that
is
conducive
to
learning,
fun,
and
positive
interaction
between
children
3.
Assuming
an
equal
share
of
the
joint
housekeeping
responsibilities
of
the
nursery
school
staff
4.
Providing
a
safe
and
healthy
environment
for
each
child.
Continuing

Education:

1.

Attending

all

staff

meetings,

parent

programs

and

orientations.

2.

Participating

in

recommended

training

programs,

conferences

courses,

and

other

activities

that

ensure

professional

growth.

Keeping
records
of
evaluation
for
use
in
planning
for
individual
needs
of
each
child.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $10.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $11