Infant/Toddler Teacher - MSHS

About the position

Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager, the Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for implementing the educational program in the infant/toddler classroom.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment by forming positive, trusting and nurturing relationships with children.
• Support the social and emotional development of children.
• Encourage the involvement of the families of the children.
• Maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, volunteers, and children.
• Create a warm and welcoming environment that supports children's growth and development.
• Implement the curriculum and develop daily lesson plans.
• Promote developmentally appropriate practices.
• Use routines as opportunities for growth and learning.
• Provide activities that facilitate children's growth and development.
• Arrange and conduct educational home visits and parent conferences.
• Guide children's behavior in positive ways.
• Observe children regularly and individualize for each child based on these observations.
• Conduct ongoing assessment of enrolled children to monitor child outcomes.
• Provide supervision for children or volunteers in the classroom.
• Maintain a high quality daily program of work and designated record keeping.
• Work cooperatively with other classroom/center staff.
• Assist in providing training and technical assistance to other center staff.
• Attend and participate in center staff meetings and parent meetings.
• Serve as a member of the IEP Team by attending IEP meetings as requested.
• Ensure compliance in the overall management of the Early Childhood area.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) with Infant/Toddler Endorsement are required.
• One year experience working with infants &/or toddlers (6 weeks to 3 years of age).
• Good physical condition; able to lift children and sit/stand for long periods.
• Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment.
• Valid driver's license, access to transportation with liability insurance.
• Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults.
• Specific vision abilities required include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Associate degree or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education may also be accepted.
• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.
• Planning and organizational abilities.
• Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.

Benefits

• CDA $15.00-18.30 per hour.
• Associate's Degree $17.00-20.74 per hour.
• Bachelor's Degree $19.00-23.18 per hour depending on experience and education.