Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher

• Implement the Company-provided curriculum, including instruction across ten learning domains, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis.
• Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the individual developmental and learning levels of each child through observation, listening, and formal and informal assessments.
• Interact with children and model socially appropriate behavior in the classroom and on the playground.
• Develop and participate in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting.
• Conduct regular classroom observations and formal and informal assessments based on the age-appropriate interests and developmental needs of children.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by:
  • Following all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents.
  • Communicating potential hazards or injuries to students, staff, and/or the Director.
  • Completing assigned safety checklists.
  • Ensuring attendance is accurately completed and used throughout the day.
• Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as required by law.
• Regularly use digital technology as part of classroom instruction and activities.
• Provide daily written and verbal feedback to parents regarding their child's social and intellectual development.
• Conduct parent conferences twice annually.
• Attend all required in-person staff training sessions and meetings as directed by the School Director.
• Treat every child with respect and dignity by recognizing and supporting each child's unique background, abilities, interests, and individual style and pace of learning, including children with disabilities.
• Create and maintain an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative displays, including student artwork, crafts, documentation of learning, bulletin boards, and digital technology.
• Open and/or close the assigned classroom as needed.
• Complete daily attendance visually and in writing.
• Maintain classroom cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
• Participate in TRS or accreditation goals and complete associated classroom requirements, when applicable.
• Coach and provide positive direction to other team members and delegate classroom tasks as needed to accomplish classroom objectives.

• Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements for education.
• Must meet all education and experience standards and requirements established by the state and applicable accreditation agency.
• Must be teacher-qualified according to applicable state requirements.
• Ability to coach others, provide positive direction, and delegate tasks effectively.
• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.