Closing Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

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Job description

This position is full-time, Monday - Friday. Qualifications include an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development/Education or equivalent field of study. Previous childcare experience required. Candidates must have the ability to interact with people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, and lifestyles required; ability and desire to work with children aged 1 - 3 years old; working knowledge of trauma-informed classrooms is a plus. This position requires face-to-face leadership with students and parents.

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 caregiving staff and children; develop good working relationships with all

· Be customer service orientated and professional; willing to greet and verbally interact with all parents and children

· Provide excellent program service according to the standards of United Methodist Community House

· Participate in professional development opportunities provided by the Center; meet all annual requirements

· Be mentally and physically capable of caring for a group of children in a classroom

· Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual and have minimal absences

Essential Functions include (but are not limited to):

· Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development

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

· Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times

· Approach parents daily and engage them verbally about their child(ren); provide Daily Report

· Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service

· Creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children

· Work collaboratively with Teachers and assigned volunteers in the classroom; ensure program policy and customer service expectations are maintained

· Serve as a role model for any Apprentice, Assisting and/or Floating Teachers in the classroom and provide technical assistance for all routine hands-on and administrative duties of care.

· Plan daily activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children, in collaboration with classroom Teacher(s)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.00 - $23.13 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
All personnel and guests must wear a face mask in the Development Center.

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Early Childhood Education/Development Credential (CDA) (Preferred)

Work Location: One location