What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/ Toddler Teacher needed position at Nia Infant Toddler and Child Development Center?
We are a Child Care Center actively hiring educators for the 6 weeks -- 3 yrs. old age groups. Upon hiring you will be trained to our philosophy, policies, procedures and general caring for our children. This person will need to have a flexible schedule and enjoy working with children from 6 wks. to 3 yrs. old. I am looking for someone full of energy and ready to work up to full time hours. This will be a set shift of 7 am and 4 pm.
Duties
Educators will be responsible for up to 8 infants/ toddlers with another education in the classroom.
Both will be responsible for the following duties:
- Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the Center's philosophy
- Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities
- Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times
- Organize space, equipment and materials for activities
- Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
- Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement
- Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe
- Complete the health and safety forms weekly for indoors and out doors
- Follow the Center's procedures for administering medications and maintaining health Records
- Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Center's Director or delegate and
- record such incidents in the daily log book
- Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating and sleeping as promptly as possible
- Report all incidents of child abuse to the Director and follow Centers procedure and government regulations
- Release children only to authorized persons
- Ensure positive communication with parents
- Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you
- Attend regular staff meetings
- Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centers' children, their parents, and staff
- Maintain regular work attendance and punctuality
- Promote the Center within the community
- Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humor when personal resources are challenged
- High degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills
- Maintains timely and accurate files
- Continuing personal and professional development in ECE
Requirements
The following requirements all candidates considered are:
- Must be able to pass a background test
- Must be 18 years of age
- Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent
- Must have interpersonal skills for with coworkers, parents, and community members
- Must have mature and responsible attitude towards work
- Must be able to lift 20 - 25 pounds and be able to frequently sit on floor.
** This position may require the individual hired to attend college classes at Trident Technical College or pursue a CDA while working based on your current education status.
Nice To Haves
- Completion of ECD 101 course at least and have certificate/ transcript for verification
- An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
- At least 1 year with Childcare experience
Benefits
We offer:
- Paid holidays for full time employees
- Free or low cost Professional Development
- Supplemental Insurance Options - Aflac
- Monday - Friday only
Salary : $10 - $14