Toddler and Infant Teacher Lead -Senior Staff

Position Objective

The Toddler and Preschool Senior Staff Teacher creates a safe and nurturing environment for young children to learn and grow. The Infant and Toddler Teacher inspires children to be lifelong learners through play based learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma
• 3-hour Basic Health and Safety Training
• 3-hour Aide Orientation (college coursework may count)
• 9-hour Communications Course (college communications course may count)
• 3-hour ADA Compliance Training
• 2-hour Supporting Breastfeeding Practices Course
• 45 hours Growth and Development of children from birth to 12 years
• 45 hours Infant/Toddler Curriculum
• 45 hours Preschool Curriculum
• 1 year of experience working with infants/toddlers
• 1 year of experience working with preschool children

Responsibilities

Child Safety and Supervision

• Provides constant supervision of children by staying within sight and sound of assigned group
• Adheres to policies and procedures in a pro-active manner, making the safety and care of children a primary focus
• Follows licensing regulations/standards, such as reporting child incidents and proper health and hygiene procedures
• Provides quality, nurturing care to infants and toddlers enrolled in the program
• Attends to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers
• Assists with potty training when applicable, due to developmental needs
• Assists in emergency situations such as evacuation procedures and CPR/First Aid
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect in accordance with mandated reporter guidelines
• Stays apprised of child-related food allergies, special needs and other medically sensitive conditions
• Reports to Center Director any concerns regarding child behavior, sickness, health-related observations, accidents or incidents requiring medical attention or matters that should be reported to the parents
• Inspects on a daily basis all facilities, equipment, and supplies and make sure all are accounted for and put away at the end of each day

Programming

• Plans and facilitates programming to advance the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of children
• Works collaboratively with peers, shares program-related information and shares in collective tasks
• Encourages creativity and intellectual curiosity by building on the child's interests and talents
• Effectively implements innovative and engaging activities to develop physical and intellectual growth of children
• Conducts and documents developmental screenings and assessments of the children
• Develops schedules and routines to ensure children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime

Professionalism

• Manages, mentors, and coaches Aides by demonstrating expected behaviors, disseminating required knowledge, and assisting with skill development
• Sets high standards of performance for self and others; assumes responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks
• Responsible for exercising discretion maintaining program and child/family information on a confidential basis
• Maintains professional standards with children, parents, and colleagues
• Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect
• Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of all stakeholders
• Conveys information and ideas clearly; possesses effective oral and written communication skills
• Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
• Shows consistency in words and actions
• Models high standards of ethics
• Respects and honors cultural diversity among children and families
• Exhibits a genuine nurturing, caring attitude to all children
• Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a soft voice, and encourage this attitude and voice in others
• Builds a positive relationship with each participant in the program, and fosters positive connections between participants
• Actively engages with children at all times with the goal of fostering the positive development of each child and the group

Schedule

Monday through Friday, 7:00 AM – 4:00 PM or 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM