Lead Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher must: Be at least 19 years of age  Have a high school degree or equivalent education  Possess an Associate’s degree in early childhood education or child development; or a Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development or in a child related field. Have a CDA, TCC or Paraprofessional Certification  Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Georgia State Police Department  Be CPR and First Aid certified  Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a large group of children alone in a classroom  Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences  Have an awareness of the unique needs of young children and have appropriate expectations  Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs  Be available for full time employment and available to work as early as 6:00 am and as late as 3.00 pm  Have dependable transportation willing to work overtime if needed.

REQUIRED EXPECTATIONS  Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs  Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times  Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children  Be customer service orientated and professional  Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of Start Bright Academy.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES Including, but not limited to, the following:  Be the primary caregiver for up to four children in the classroom  Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development  Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times  Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)  Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren)

QUALIFICATIONS  Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children  Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service  Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations  Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day  Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children  Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences  Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events that may be on nights and/or weekends  Prepare monthly parent newsletters and weekly lesson plans according to policy  Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing  Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $11.00 - $14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person