Infant-Toddler Teacher

Essential Job Functions

Support the mission to nurture, teach and grow children to reach their highest potential. Provide children with a nurturing environment and learning experiences that are appropriate to their age and stage of development; enhance parents' role as the principal influence in their child's life; work as a team player in the best interest of the children, families and center. Uphold the policies and procedures of Heavenly Kids Center for Learning to build a positive reputation. Understand that flexibility is a key component to this position; and participate in at least 15 hours of professional development per year to sharpen skills and maintain compliance with Step up to Quality.

Daily Responsibilities

• Greet children, parents, staff and visitors whenever contact is made

• Communicate effectively with infants, parents, and other staff by engaging in conversation

• Take daily attendance as children arrive and depart, always know your count

• Ensure all developmental domains of children are met daily

• Ensure daily activity schedule is implemented

• Maintain food log, teach proper etiquette and provide open dialogue during meal times

• Clean toys/classroom equipment daily as needed

• Maintain organized classroom; ensure that all areas of the room is clean

• Ensure classroom rules are reviewed daily and followed for consistency

• Complete (and distribute upon request) daily reports to parents

• Ensure classroom is in compliance at all times (with ODJFS, SUTQ, CACFP and HKCL)

• Complete CACFP time log, meal count and other required docs

• Work collaboratively with other classroom teachers by maintaining open respectful communication/feedback

• Ensure that all pertinent information concerning children is brought to the office and explained to management

Weekly Responsibilities

• Ensure blankets, bibs, smocks and other washables are laundered on assigned day

• Sanitize toys, classroom items

• Develop weekly lesson plan; revise as needed during the week

• Maintain children’s portfolio

• Conduct observations and anecdotal notes

• All other items needed for smooth and efficient flow of classroom

Monthly Responsibilities

• Participate in staff meetings/professional development as scheduled

• Conduct and document developmental screenings and assessment of children (as needed).

• Participate in field trips and special events

• Complete curriculum assessment tool (quarterly)

Minimum Qualifications

• AA/CDA in Early Childhood Development or a closely related field.

• A minimum of three years experience teaching toddlers

• Six months experience with SUTQ and NAEYC standards and assessment tools for toddlers desired

• Completion of basic in-service training hours for first aid, CPR, child abuse, and communicable disease

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $14 - $16