Infant/ Toddler Teacher/Preschool

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The Early Childhood Teacher is responsible for preparing and implementing developmentally appropriate educational opportunities consistent with Playful Minds’ vision and curriculum

goals.

Reports To Lead Teacher / Head Teacher and Program Director

Supervisory Responsibility Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Schedule Full Time

Starting Salary Range CT: $20.00-$24.00/hour; MA: $18.00-$22.00/hour

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holiday Leave
• Sick Leave
• Option to participate in benefits plans including health, dental and vision
• First Aid and Background Check reimbursements
• Training Expense reimbursements
• Potential for performancebased bonuses
Education & Experience
• 3 months of experience with an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or a related field of study
• 6 months of experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a related field of study
• 9 months of experience or one practicum and have successfully completed three credits in category Child Growth and Development, or
• Have a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, or
• Have graduated from a twoyear high school vocational program in early childhood

education, approved by the Department for both the education and experience requirements and have been evaluated and recommended by the program instructor

• Preschool Teachers
• 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to preschool age children
• InfantToddler Teachers
• 3 months of the required work experience must be in caregiving to infants/toddlers
• 1 continuing education unit (10 hours of instruction) in category Infant and

Toddler Development, Care and Program Planning may substitute for 3 months of work experience

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Additional Eligibility Requirements
• 21 years of age or older
• Must enjoy working with children
• Strong knowledge of child development
• Strong classroom management skills
• Understanding of, and commitment to, best practices in early childhood education
• Strong active listening skills
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong problemsolving skills
• Patience
• Documented completion of medical exam within 1 year of employment and statement from a physician that the applicant is physically capable of doing the job
• Must provide evidence of mandatory vaccinations, including MMR, or immunity to communicable diseases, including TB
• Background checks required

Key Responsibilities

All Staff Responsibilities
• Uphold the philosophy of Playful Minds and serve as a positive representative of the organization
• Establish and maintain high quality relationships with children and families
• Establish and maintain strong, professional relationships with other Playful Minds staff
• At all times, speak to children with respect
• Maintain an appropriate and safe environment for children at all times
• Consistently implement all licensing requirements, including but not limited to maintaining supervision ratios at all times
• Maintain all required documentation and record keeping accurately and in a timely

manner including, but not limited to, attendance records, Incident & Injury Reports, meal records and progress reports

• Consistently follow all Playful Minds’ policies & procedures
• Consistently attend work according to your established schedule
• Attend all required staff meetings and trainings
• All staff are Mandated Reporters
• Ensure the health and safety of all children
Health & Safety
• Maintain safety, organization and cleanliness of the classroom: includes putting away

materials when not in use, washing, vacuuming and other light housekeeping tasks, keeping all dangerous materials out of children’s reach and reporting any broken

equipment

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• Follow all dismissal procedures, including but not limited to, only dismissing children to approved pickup adults
• Report any broken or unsafe equipment or toys to the Lead/Head Teacher or
Assistant Director
• Report all health or safety related incidents, including but not limited to medical and behavioral issues, to the Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director
• Administer medication to children in accordance with licensing regulations and

Playful Minds policies and procedures

• Assist with food program preparation, set up and clean up as assigned
• Maintain awareness of, and follow guidance for, all medical conditions, including but

not limited to allergies, for children in the group

Curriculum
• Establish a classroom environment which is content and sensory rich, intentional,
• organized, appealing, responsive to the needs and interests of the children and approved by the Program Director
• Through careful, documented observations, get to know the individual children in

your group, including their needs, skills and interests, and individualize your teaching and interactions accordingly

• Create developmentally appropriate, engaging lesson plans which are aligned with

Playful Minds’ curriculum guidelines and tailored to the needs, skills and interests of the children in the group

• Implement curriculum
• Implement child guidance in accordance with Playful Minds policies and procedures, individualizing your responses based on the needs and abilities of each child
• Create a community of inclusion and respect among the children and adults in the classroom
• Implement the recommendations of specialists for individual support, as approved by the Program Director
• Support the growth of all developmental skills, meeting each child where they are developmentally
• Help children to properly utilize classroom materials
• Create monthly bulletin boards
• Inform Lead/Head Teacher or Assistant Director of any parent complaints
Families
• Form a partnership with families, establishing clear lines of communication and

providing consistent and accurate information to families about their individual children.

• Create monthly newsletters for families and submit them for review according to
schedule

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• Schedule and implement thoughtful parentteacher conferences as needed and

requested.

Other Duties as Assigned

Additional Information

Work Environment
• Classroom
• Outside play areas
• Office
Physical Demands
• Must be able to lift children (up to 75 lbs.), speak to children at eye level, sit on the

floor, run and engage in active play

Ongoing Training & Certification Requirements

• Annual First Aid & CPR
• Maintain certification with MA EEC and/or CT OEC
• Annual professional development
Limitations & Disclaimer

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,

duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects PMLC administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts

PMLC administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct

threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow

any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.

Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to

perform each duty proficiently.

Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.