What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at Kids Haven Childcare and Preschool?
Summary
Position Overview The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive infant caring team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand infant’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.
Duties
Key Responsibilities·Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and
early learning standards.
·Lead by example; encourage team success through modeling.
·Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage infants and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
·Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
·Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
·Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security
of the infants.
·Supervise substitute teacher and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
·Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
·Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
Knowledge, Skills and Experience Required·CDA Certification
·Minimum of 6 months of professional childcare experience.
·High energy.
·Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
·Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
·A strong understanding of child development.
·Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
·Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
·Food Handler card
·Must clear full background check and acquire a negative TB (Tuberculosis) Skin Test (Mantoux).
Physical RequirementsAble to lift, carry, cradle 7 to 22 lbs infants for 8 to 10 hours.
Nice To Haves
Flexible hours
Benefits
Health
Mental Health
Salary : $18 - $20