Associate Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

Above & Beyond Childcare is looking to fill the position of Lead Infant Teacher! This position requires a compassionate and dedicated individual to create a nurturing, positive, and safe classroom for the children in their care. Lead Teachers develop a monthly curriculum and manage the day-to-day activities of the classroom. This position requires an understanding of early childhood education, developmentally appropriate practices, and the need for healthy social-emotional relationships.

What You'll Do

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 9 credits in Early Childhood Education OR have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification within 90 days of hire.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

We pride ourselves on our collaborative atmosphere, supportive management, and fantastic benefits. Our core staff have been with us for an average of 10 + years and have wonderful testimonials. Both of our locations have achieved step 1 of Granite Steps for Quality with the focus on The Pyramid Model, a social-emotional framework derived from evidence d-based practices.

Benefits

• Free Childcare

  Health Insurance

  Accrued Paid Time Off

  Dental Insurance

  401(k) Matching

  Holiday Pay

  Paid Vacations

  Bonus Opportunities, weekly

  Paid professional development day