Lead Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Paid time off

Welcome to Building Kidz! We are looking for a friendly, loving, trustworthy, fun infant teacher! We pride ourselves on our communication with staff and parents. If you are looking for a family feel, we could be the perfect place for you! Thank you for your time, I look forward to meeting you!

About us

Building Kidz of Roswell is a child care center in Roswell, GA. We are engaging, collaborative and our goal is to find teachers who fit our core values of Building Community, Serving with Intention, and Peace and Wonder. We strive to support our teachers and staff in every way possible, as we know this is not an easy job and we are so thankful for all our teachers! .

Our work environment includes:

• Relaxed atmosphere
• International workforce

REQUIREMENTS:

• 2+ years experience 
• TCC, CDA, Bachelors Degree, ECCE coursework
• Meets experience criteria required by the state

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meets education criteria required by the state
• 24 units of ECE or CDA preferred

Key Competencies:

• Creativity
• Learning on the Fly
• Planning
• Patience
• Approachability
• Customer Focus
• Compassion
• Informing
• Listening
• Integrity and Trust

General Responsibilities:

• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs; provides customer service and builds trust
• Comply with BK and all governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
• Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of infants
• Arrive to the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call in procedures and is dependable overall
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing or regulation requirements
• Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
• Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher -in- Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
• Adhere to and act in line with company mission and values at all times
• Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
• Greet infant and parents at drop off and pick up, as applicable
• Be a supportive and contributing member of the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of BK’s philosophy and curriculum expectations
• Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
• Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Implement effective customer service for children and families
• Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum

Program Responsibilities:

• Assist with planning and implementing curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately
• Assist with planning a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and infant initiated/staff initiated activities
• Maintain positive learning environments
• Scheduled feeding of infants and changing of diapers
• Accommodate infants with food and/or environmental allergies
• Administer medications to infants as needed, within perimeters of BK’s policy
• Assist in infant evaluations
• Seeks assistance and support when necessary and provides assistance and support when necessary
• Proactive in implementing best practices to the program
• Engage in professional development
• Participate in impromptu and scheduled safety drills with the infants

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Insure that classroom is safe at all times; conducting appropriate safety checks when needed
• Maintain and insure appropriate head count of infants at all times
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and seeks additional responsibility when appropriate
• Insure that classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and makes appropriate changes when necessary
• Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will insure health and safety to children (ex: wiping spills, clearing debris, maintaining a neat environment, etc.)
• Wipe infant’s faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment

Team and Family Interactions:

• Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts
• Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
• Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
• Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
• Viewed as a team player and act as a role model to team members
• Willingness to interact with families regarding infant’s development
• Focus on solving problems and think out ideas that may be best for infants and families
• Support decisions and acts as a resource to others
• Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with infants and families
• Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
• May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips.

• Must be able to lift up 30 lbs. and stand for up to 95% of the day
• Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on floor and bend down numerous times per day
• Agility to move from seated to standing position quickly to respond to infant’s needs
• Perform all activities with infant for prolonged periods
• Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
• Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities in order to monitor wellbeing of infant
• Work hours may vary to accommodate needs of infant and families'