Lead Toddler Teacher

Responsibilities:

· Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department

· 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

· 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 by planning daily activities and lesson plans

· Be a positive role model for all care giving staff and children

· Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of the Child Development Center

· Be the primary caregiver for up to four children in the classroom

· Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing)

· Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

· 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

· Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences 2 times per year

· 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

· Complete 24 hours of professional development yearly

· Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate by the Program Director

Qualifications:

• Childcare Experience
• Associates Degree or CDA (Child Development Associate) preferred or working towards

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person