Infant Teacher-Part time/Full time

Come Join an amazing group of Teachers and a great working environment

Infant/toddler experience is a MUST! Must be flexible in hours. NO WEEKENDS!

Full time days or part time 12-5pm M-F. $13.50 starting with no class requirement completed and up to $17.00 with Registry level above a 7.

Will need to complete course work immediately if do not have.

Job brief

We are looking for a Child Care Teacher to encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facilities. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.

Responsibilities

The Lead Teacher is responsible to take leadership and mentoring role in relation to assistant teachers and group team work in the classroom. A Lead teacher must:

• Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
• Balance your teaching between logical and social exercises
• Provide basic care and caregiving activities
• Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child’s abilities
• Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children
• Observe children’s interactions and promote good behavior choices
• Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action
• Collaborate with other colleagues
• Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources
• Assist in the development of rules and State regulations
• Encourage children to develop their judgement and decision-making skills by offering choices throughout the day.
• Observe Children for illness and communicable diseases
• Assist in staff training and continuing Education
• Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for the children and other staff
• Mentor Assistant Teachers in the classroom
• Complete individual child portfolios on the children and keep up with goals and documentation.
• Greet and communicate daily with parents on their child’s needs
• Assist in bathroom routines and diapering
• Sweep/mop daily

Requirements

• Proven experience as a child care / daycare teacher
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods
• Patience, flexibility and love for children
• Strong communication and time management skills
• Certificate in first aid and CPR
• SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Training/Head Trauma
• EC1 (Introduction to the Child care Profession), EC 2 (Skills and Strategies of the Child care Teacher), Infant/Toddler (Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care) or Degree in early childhood education
• Minimum of 1 year of experience working in a child care licensed center
• Complete 15 hours of Continuing Education yearly and keep current Registry Certificate
• Must be able to lift 50lbs
• Must be team player

Pay: $13.50 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person