Infant Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

1 Little Meal Community Childcare and Learning Center is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that offers free meals to the community and affordable housing. We aim to provide a close-knit environment, unique to Cartersville, where our staff and children can thrive. Our childcare center, catering to children ages 6 weeks to 5 years, offers a home-away-from-home setting with low-ratio classrooms. We are a team of women who work together to create a supportive and inclusive environment. After a probationary period, we offer 10 federal holidays, birthdays off, and professional scrubs for a unified appearance. We seek individuals who are passionate about early childhood education, regardless of their background. Whether you're new to the field or considering a career change, we welcome you to join our team!

We offer a 5-day work week from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, Monday-Friday, with extended hours launching soon for families working nonstandard hours. Our team is committed to providing a high-quality learning environment, and we're excited to find the right candidate to join our team. If you're between the ages of 15 to 80 and share our passion for early childhood education, we invite you to contact us.

We require an individual with a clean criminal background check, a willingness to commit, patience, and a desire to lead and follow. We're a team that values and supports each other, and we're looking for someone who will bring love and enthusiasm to our classroom.

We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage diversity in the workplace. If you're ready to join a close-knit team and make a difference in the lives of children, we want to hear from you!

Please provide references when submitting your resume.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement educational curriculum by planning engaging activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example and support the teaching team through modeling and coaching to achieve success.
• Plan and implement individual and group activities that promote social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children.
• Communicate effectively with parents through regular discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a healthy and safe classroom environment by promoting hygiene, cleanliness, and safety standards.
• Supervise teacher assistants and volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities and protocols.
• Manage accurate records, forms, and files to maintain a high level of organization.
• Develop and maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of professional child care experience (not required).
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development and the ability to apply this knowledge in a dynamic environment.
• Physical abilities include taking frequent walks, using hands and fingers, handling objects, tools, or controls, talking to and hearing voices at various levels, kneeling, bending, squatting, or crawling.
• A specific vision ability will be required, including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills are essential for success in this role.

Nice To Haves

• Located in the heart of downtown Cartersville.
• A childcare boutique with small class sizes and low child-to-teacher ratios.
• A Quality-Rated establishment with a strong reputation for excellence.
• A friendly and inclusive environment that values diversity and supports our staff and children.
• Full-time employment with opportunities for growth and professional development.
• ECE training available for those who are interested in advancing their skills and knowledge.

Benefits

• 10 paid federal holidays after 90 days of satisfactory employment.