Assistant Toddler/Infant Teacher

General Responsibility: To assist with the overall operation of the classroom. This includes but is not limited to the following: assist with curriculum, develop parental rapport, ensure the safety and health of children, and provide a consistent, positive, caring environment to children in your care.

Assist the lead teacher with maintaining an environment that meets licensing regulations; ratios, safety, sanitation, outdoor safety, diapering, potty training, primary caregiver requirements, discipline, and evacuation.

Essential Functions include but are not limited to:

Staff:

• To implement and adhere to all written policies and philosophies of Lil’ People’s Place.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Assist other teachers in the classroom whenever necessary.
• Treat all staff members professionally and fairly.

Curriculum:

• Know, understand, and implement the Lil’ People’s Place curriculum.
• Complete required daily and weekly forms.
• Prepare neat and accurate forms for parents, distributing timely.
• To assist with overseeing the arrangement, appearance, décor, and learning environment of the classroom as instructed by the Lead Teacher and Administration.
• To assist in overseeing the general welfare, health, and safety of the children in your classroom.
• To assist in planning, executing, and participating in age-appropriate activities for the social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and nutritional development of children.

Children:

• To oversee the general welfare, health, and safety of all the children in the classroom.
• To assist, execute, and participate in age-appropriate activities for the social-emotional, physical, cognitive, and nutritional development of children.
• To adjust the program to children with special needs.
• To treat all children of all races, religions, family backgrounds, and cultures impartially and with respect and consideration.
• Provide children of both sexes equal opportunities to take part in all activities.
• Help children deal with anger, sadness, and frustration by comforting them, identifying feelings, and helping children use words to solve their problems.
• Mirror the behavior you expect, using manners and positive language.
• Maintain primary caregiver role (Infant and Toddler classrooms).

The primary caregiver role includes but is not limited to:

• Checking diapers every hour and changing diapers as needed.
• Holding, rocking, picking up, carrying, and playing with children at their level, which may include sitting/movement on the floor.
• To greet children by name upon arrival.
• To maintain simple daily reports and attendance records.
  • Head count sheets must be completed accurately on a daily basis.
• Provide (Infant and toddler) parents with daily forms. 
  • Record liquid intake, food consumption, and diaper changes/potty times accurately.
• Observe and evaluate each child’s progress.
• Use positive approaches to help children behave constructively.

Parents:

• To professionally discuss the developmental progress of each child with their parent (s).
• Maintain confidentiality concerning private/personal information provided to you about a family/child.
• To be available for parents' concerns, questions, and comments.
• To form a team/work together with parents and the lead teacher to ensure the well-being of the child.

General Administration:

• To participate in recommended training programs, courses, and other aspects of professional growth (16 hours required).
• To abide by confidentiality rules concerning staff wages, status, raises, or disciplinary actions.
• To alert the Lead Teacher / Administration of any concerns that may arise.
• To carry out emergency procedures and drills.
• To work cooperatively with other staff members and parents.
• To assume an equal share of daily housekeeping duties.
• To be certified in CPR and First Aid.
• To think quickly and act appropriately in emergency situations.
• To function under intense time pressure.
• Being open to working in different rooms, when asked by Administration.
• Adapting to change.
• Work as a member of the Lil’ People’s Place team to ensure continuity of curriculum and a high standard of quality of care in all classrooms in the center.
• At all times uphold the mission statement of Lil’ People’s Place.

Personal Characteristics:

• Must possess a positive attitude.
• Must be reliable and trustworthy.
• Must have a warm, supportive attitude towards children.
• Must be physically and mentally capable of working with young children.
• Must be able to pass background checks.
• Must be willing to accept supervision and constructive criticism.
• Must be approachable to co-workers and parents.
• Must be a team player.

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