What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Lead Teacher position at INIC Preschool?
Job Description: Infant Lead Teachers are responsible for providing and maintaining a loving, nurturing, safe, and educational environment for the babies in their care. They report to the Director and Assistant Director with any questions or issues.
Major Responsibilities:
- Manage the classroom and ensure that there is a ratio of 4 babies to 1 teacher.
- Create a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical development of the babies.
- Plan activities appropriate to the ages, needs, and skill levels of the babies.
- Engage the babies in physical exercises and tummy time in order to develop their muscles.
- Engage the babies in sensory play; this means getting down on the floor to interact with them.
- Plan activities for the babies that encourage curiosity and exploration appropriate to their age and development.
- Console babies when they are upset by holding them, singing to them, and making sure their needs are met.
- Prepare milk or other soft foods provided by the parents for the babies.
- Attend to the personal hygiene of each baby, ensuring their diapers are changed frequently and their clothes and sheets are changed if they are soiled.
- Use Brightwheel to ensure that all babies that are in your care have been checked in by their family.
- Use Brightwheel to record the schedule of the babies and communicate with parents about bringing diapers, wipes, Frida, etc.
- Maintain accurate and appropriate records for the babies assigned to your room.
- Maintain a safe environment based on the safety standards set by the Center and State guidelines.
- Make sure the babies are well dressed and are properly secured in the stroller for walks outside.
- Maintain a clean classroom to the best of your ability throughout the day, making sure the tables and the floor are clean.
- Clean the classroom thoroughly at the end of the day.
- Work cooperatively and effectively with your classroom assistant and as a team member; communicating necessary information on a continuous basis.
- Establish a positive, friendly, and open relationship with each baby’s family and encourage their participation in the program.
