Toddler teacher

Summary We are looking for nurturing and patient childcare workers who have a passion for working with young children and will encourage the growth and development of each child in a compassionate way. Duties You will be responsible for the following duties: Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the Center's philosophy Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times Organize space, equipment and materials for activities Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe Complete the health and safety forms weekly for indoors and outdoors Follow the Center's procedures for administering medications and maintaining health Records Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Center's Director or delegate Record such incidents in the daily logbook Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating and sleeping as promptly as possible Report all incidents of child abuse to the Director and follow Centers procedure and government regulations Release children only to authorized persons Ensure positive communication with parents Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you Attend regular staff meetings Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centers' children, their parents, and staff Maintain regular work attendance and punctuality. Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humor when personal resources are challenged High degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills Requirements Must be able to pass a background test Must be 18 years of age Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent Must have interpersonal skills for with coworkers, parents, and community members Must have mature and responsible attitude towards work Must be able to lift 20 - 25 pounds and be able to frequently sit on floor. Be enthusiastic about and have a warm & supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families! Nice To Haves Organizational skills Loves to sing and read to the children Communication skills Sense of humor Empathy Flexibility Teamwork Conflict resolution Benefits Competitive compensation Paid time off that increases the longer you work Educational & professional development benefits through AFLAC #J-18808-Ljbffr