What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at Young Expression Daycare, LLC.?
CDA Credential Preferred
General Description of the Job
Infant caregiver duties include meeting the physical and emotional needs of each infant, ensuring that they are provided with a safe environment, and performing activities that stimulate the health, safety, and progress of each infant. Since each child is different, infant caregivers are required to handle them based on their individual personality, needs, and development.
Job Duties
- Implement Texas Rising Star program and Frog Street curriculum
- Prepare meals according to instructions provided by parents
- Feed infants on a predefined schedule and guide them to feed themselves when necessary
- Change diapers according to child care licensing Minimum Standards
- Introduce infants to activities and toys aimed at physical and cognitive development
- Manage infants' social, emotional and physical needs
- Rock and verbally comfort infants when they are agitated
- Talk to infants in order to facilitate relationship building
- Ensure that all toys provided are clean and safe for infants by daily sanitizing
- Ensure that all stations are positioned to provide active supervision at all times
- Participate and be familiar with emergency drills
- Ensure that there is a constant supply of diapers and other baby products
- Wash infants hands after diapering, outside time, before feeding or after contact with bodily fluids
- Maintain daily records and reports for infants
- Communicate with parents or guardians regarding infants' progress or problems
- Observe and report any significant behavioral patterns to the parents
- Clean infant room at the end of each day; includes taking out trash
- Attending all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences
Required Knowledge Skills and Abilities
Knowledge and experience working with small children
Knowledge of safety issues concerning children
Knowledge of child illnesses
Skills in patience
Skills in time management
Skills in remaining calm under pressure
Ability to be flexible with infant/child routines
Ability to react and move quickly
Ability to get along with co-workers
Be flexible in working with different age groups
Be able to lift, push, and carry 40 lbs., sit for 30 minutes and stand for periods of time
Be able to read stories to the children
Be perceptive and aware of all children in your care
Be able to communicate properly and effectively with parents
Be able to work in all types of environments:
- Inside and outside
- Noise tolerance
Qualifications
CDA Credential Preferred
Be at least l8 years of age
Meet the qualifications of one of the following:
High school diploma
High school equivalent; or
High school certificate of coursework completion
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person