Infant-Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

The Teacher plays a pivotal role in shaping a cohesive teaching team, curating a curriculum, and overseeing the daily operations of the classroom. To create a safe and engaging learning environment, Teachers must be attuned to children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. Effective communication with both children and adults is essential for meeting children's needs, guiding teacher assistants, and addressing parental concerns.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement educational curriculum by crafting classroom activities that align with developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Mentor and guide the teaching team by leading by example and providing coaching.
• Create individual and group activities tailored to children's age and developmental stage, promoting social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
• Maintain open communication with parents through regular discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure adherence to all center policies and state regulations.
• Promote a healthy classroom environment by maintaining high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure they follow planned activities and safety protocols.
• Participate in mandatory training sessions, workshops, and staff meetings, including First Aid and CPR certification.
• Maintain accurate records, files, and forms.
• Develop a personal professional development plan to drive continuous quality improvement.
• Assist children with daily meals and clean-up.
• Diapering and potty-training are essential responsibilities.

Requirements

• Currently hold an active Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, TCC, associate's degree, or bachelor's degree,
• OR have at least 48 semester credit hours, of which 15 semester hours are in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies
• AND possess at least two years of experience working with children in a licensed child development facility
• Encouraged to pursue an associate degree in early childhood education, early childhood development, child and family studies, or a closely related field of study
• Possess strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and ability to work effectively with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a collaborative team environment.
• Have a strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and pass health screening.

Benefits

• Paid time off

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