Infant/Toddler Teacher Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Assist in developing schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest, and playtime;
- Help keep records of student progress, interest, and other anecdotal information to keep parents informed of their child’s development and progress;
- Demonstrate knowledge of early childhood growth and development through Developmentally Appropriate Practices;
- Follow the Kids ‘R’ Kids Policy concerning the time a child may remain in any equipment. (NO LONGER THAN 30 MINUTES, UNLESS SLEEPING IN A CRIB);
- Display children’s work in your classroom;
- Be ready and willing to discuss an infant’s or toddler’s progress or any concerns a parent may express;
- Use the telephone in your classroom if you need assistance or have questions. (NEVER LEAVE YOUR CLASS OUT OF RATIO);
- Follow the Steps for Diapering each time you change a child’s diaper or assist with toilet training. (ALWAYS WEAR GLOVES);
- Follow daily schedule for meal and snack time for toddlers;
- Be knowledgeable of playground safety;
- Greet each parent as they arrive to pick up their child;
- Keep Franchisee, Director, or Assistant Director informed of needed structure or equipment repairs;
- Greet each child and parent as they enter the classroom;
- Keep decorations in your classroom up to date;
- Children should be engaged in an activity while awaiting their parent’s arrival.
Requirements:
- Successful Reference Check;
- Bilingual/Multilingual language preference based on individual center needs;
- Ability to work alongside colleagues and maintain a professional team environment;
- Experience working center-based childcare programs;
- A strong knowledge of child development;
- Education;
- A commitment to further education and training;
- Ability to pass background and fingerprinting check;
- Drug and Alcohol testing;
- Up to date health certificate and TB test or willingness to obtain;
- Reliability in attendance and punctuality;
- Maintain certification in CPR and First Aid Training;
- Be willing to participate in continuing education as required by the child care regulatory agency;
- 90 hour MSDE Infant/Toddler Certification is preferred; or motivation to take the course;
- Proven work experience in an Infant/Toddler program (preferably at least two years).