What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Toddler and Infant Teacher position at First Steps?
Seeking experienced Lead Teacher for a child care facility in the Murrells Inlet area.
Duties
v Shift flexibility, if needed, to include overtime.
v Supervision of a small group of children, as their primary provider.
v Responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.
v Planning and implementing a program geared to Infants or toddlers.
v Setting up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants or toddlers.
v May need to assist the director in her or his absence and dealing with any special situations that may arise.
v Participate in staff meeting discussions and ongoing training regarding the program, children, and parents.
v Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment.
v General knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid.
v Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual infants or toddlers.
v Assist with the supervision of co-staff, volunteers, and visiting parents.
Requirements
Basic Qualifications:
At least 18 years of age.
Must have High School Diploma, GED, or College Transcript;
Must have a current certificate in First Aid course or willing to obtain upon hire;
Must have a current certificate in CPR or be willing to obtain upon hire;
Must have proof of negative results of TB test.
Must complete criminal history check forms (local & state)
Must be willing to complete SIDS training within 3 months from the hire date.
Must be willing to participate in additional training.
1 yr., as a child care provider in a licensed home or center
Nice To Haves
Completed Infant Toddler Credential 2
Degree in ECE/CD or an AAS degree in any major with 12 semester hours in ECE/CD
Excellent communication skills
Bi-lingual
