Toddler Teacher

Position Title:

Infant and Toddler Classroom Teacher

Principal Function:

Directly responsible for the care of infants, 6 weeks to 2 ½ years of age

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Planning and conducting a balanced, developmentally appropriate program of educational activities as directed by the child development center director.

2. Supervising children in a manner which maximizes their educational experiences and ensures proper discipline and safety. Attending to their emergency needs (e.g., basic first aid, illness, etc.)

3. Preparing and securing classroom materials to implement a daily plan. Utilizing materials check-out system. Returning unconsumed materials as appropriate. Submitting all classroom supply requests. Sanitizing toys and changing crib sheets at least daily. Laundering sheets, bibs, etc., daily.

4. Maintaining classroom, materials and equipment in safe condition and manner which facilitates use by other programs.

5. Notifying the director and co-teachers as soon as possible of planned and unexpected absences.

6. Participating in special events of the school (e.g., Open House)

7. Ensuring that each child feels welcome and secure, including: a. Orienting each new child to the classroom expectations. b. Greeting each child upon arrival each day and acknowledging his/her departure at the end of the day.

8. Sharing information, supplies, equipment, schedules, etc., appropriately with other staff members.

9. Completing Daily Report of child’s activities for parents.

10. Notifying director when it is necessary to call parent/guardian of an ill or injured child.

11. Completing accident report (in duplicate) when child receives any bite, head or face injury, or other injury more significant than simple scrape/abrasion.

12. Participating in staff meetings and staff development activities.

13. Checking personal office “mailbox” at least daily on arrival and departure.

14. Adhering to all applicable policies and Director’s instructions.

15. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• At least 19 years old  High school education or GED
• Demonstrate knowledge of child development at the appropriate level:

- Relate sensitively to people of all ages and varied backgrounds,

- Assess needs and progress of children,

- Conduct an appropriate program for preschool children, and

- Communicate effectively with parents, children, director, and co-workers.

• Ability to use supervision constructively and to work as a member of a staff team.
• Interest in upgrading professional qualifications by participation in staff development programs.
• Must be able to see and hear children, to pick up a child of 45 pounds, and climb to the top of the playground climber.
• Beliefs compatible with those of the Union Hill Primitive Baptist Church.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $13.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Childcare
• Employee discount
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person