Infant / Toddler / Preschool Childcare Teachers & Staff

Infant/Toddler Teachers & Staff – Full-Time

Join Our Team at PADONIA!

Are you passionate about giggles and tiny milestones? If so, PADONIA wants YOU to join our team!

Why You'll Love It Here:

A Warm, Supportive work environment where you're part of a team

Competitive pay and benefits (because superheroes deserve to be rewarded)

Professional development opportunities to help you grow

What You'll Be Doing:

Singing songs, reading first stories, and encouraging indoor and outdoor exploration time across our 30 acre campus

Collaborating with a fantastic team to support each child's growth

What We Are Looking For:

Experience in early childhood education or a related field

A passion for helping infants thrive in their learning environment

PADONIA Learning Center believes that learning begins at birth, and we are looking for dedicated teachers to help nurture the next generation.

Qualifications

• Must meet State requirements for an Infant/Toddler Child Care Teacher position.
• 90-hour Infant/Toddler Certification.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• At least 18 years of age.
• At least 6 months documented experience working with children in an approved childcare setting.
• Ability to build relationships with families and coworkers.
• Provide outstanding customer service.
• Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor conditions.
• Must be able to lift up-to 50 pounds.
• Must be reliable and have reliable transportation.
• Ability to pass background check.
• Ability to work overtime if needed.
• Energetic, motivated, organized.
• Must display a positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and professional image in compliance with PADONIA.

Responsibilities

• Work with children, parents, and staff in an atmosphere of empathy and teamwork.
• Represent PADONIA Learning Center in a professional manner.
• To provide a loving and nurturing environment for all children regardless of race, creed, national origin, or other personal factors.
• To provide a comforting atmosphere where a child has an opportunity to learn and grow without fear of retribution.
• To provide every child, each day, opportunities to learn.
• To represent the Center in a professional manner that does not interfere with children, parents or other staff and their ability to perform their duties.
• To work together with children, parents, and staff in an atmosphere of empathy and teamwork.
• To work with other staff members in a manner that conveys the positive attitudes we would like the children to emulate.

General Duties

• Responsible for planning and executing an educational program appropriate for the children assigned to the group.

Daily Duties

• Responsible for greeting each child and parent upon arrival/pick-up into your care.
• Responsible for assisting the children in the classroom prepare for an outdoor activity (i.e. zipping coats, finding extra gloves, reading stories, applying sunscreen etc.).
• Responsible for assisting in all bathroom activities. They will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Washing hands of children.
• Diapering non-potty-trained children.
• Helping to toilet-train children who are ready.
• Cleaning up child/room/floor after an accident in a timely manner.
• Responsible for all mealtime activities. They will include, but are not limited to the following:
• Preparing/serving am and pm snacks.
• Putting all food products away in a safe, sanitary condition.
• Keeping dishes clean and put away in proper cabinets.
• Refrigerating lunches.
• Serving children and assisting in any way with their mealtime activities.
• Responsible for the general appearance/upkeep of the classroom, for example, sweeping after craft projects, mopping after spills.
• Responsible for monitoring nap time.
• Responsible for administering appropriate disciplinary techniques as needed.

Periodic Duties

• Responsible for attending staff meetings.
• Responsible for reporting concerns to parents or Director in a constructive non-confrontational manner.
• Responsible for assisting other staff by keeping Center supplies organized and maintained in an orderly fashion.
• Responsible for attending and assisting with special programs and events sponsored by the Center.

Environmental Conditions and Physical Expectations:

• Must be able to work in both air-conditioned/heated classrooms as well as outdoor venues that include a variety of weather conditions including hot or cold temperatures.
• Must be able to participate in swimming and wading activities during the summer session only which will require wearing a swimsuit and getting into the pools.
• Must be able to walk/stand for extended periods of time up to approximately two hours.
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time up to approximately two hours.
• Must be able to lift children who weigh 50 lbs. for diapering, emergency medical or evacuation purposes.
• Must be able to work shifts that include arriving/departing in both daylight/nighttime conditions.
• Must be able to engage in physical activities that include walking, jumping, running, throwing, stretching, etc.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Cockeysville, MD 21030 (Required)

Work Location: In person