What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher (Christian Preschool) position at LITTLE LAMBS (Killearn Lakes)?
Benefits:
An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting.
Responsibilities of an infant teacher:
Responsibilities
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Wellness resources
An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting.
Responsibilities of an infant teacher:
- Child Development: Deep understanding of infant development stages to plan age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth.
- Classroom Management: Creating a safe and organized learning environment with clear feeding, sleeping, playtime, and transition routines.
- Observation and Assessment: Continuously observe infants to identify individual needs and developmental milestones and document progress through detailed records.
- Parent Communication: Maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and addressing any concerns about their child's development.
- Basic Care: Providing necessary care like feeding, changing diapers, dressing, and hygiene practices.
- Safety and Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines for infant care, including proper handling and supervision.
- Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other staff members to ensure consistent care and communication across the classroom.
Responsibilities
- Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
- Design a daily and weekly schedule
- Provide basic care and caregiving activities
- Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
- Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities
- Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider ( DCF 45 HOURS)
- Strong understanding of child development
- Patient, kind, and nurturing
- Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
- First aid/CPR certified
- Physical Ability: Ability to lift and hold infants, bend, kneel, and play on the floor.
