Infant Teacher II

Department Human Resources Job Posting Description Join the HR/Child Care Center team Infant Teacher II! The qualified individual in this role is responsible for day to day classroom operation and communication with parents. He/she works with teaching team to plan and implement age appropriate activities, and to provide a caring environment where children are safe and secure. This individual is responsible for the health, welfare, and safety of toddler aged children from 15 months to 2 years, 9 months of age in a group setting.

Additionally, the person in this role is responsible for the following:

-Oversees the welfare, health and safety of the children in the group. Responsible for insuring that all adults carry out Center policies regarding the safety and well'being of children. Responsible for preparing healthy snacks, feeding and diapering children.

-Works with teaching team to plan age appropriate daily activities, classroom routines and classroom design. Conducts daily activities and prepares and selects appropriate materials, and helps to foster and facilitate play between children.

-Develops trusting relationships with children. Reports to team unusual or extreme behavior which may indicate emotional, developmental or physical problems. Helps to plan and implement interventions for children with extra needs.

-Develops partnerships with parents and educates families on child development issues. Conducts yearly conferences with parents and arranges for additional conferences with parents as needed or requested. Maintains confidentiality in matters pertaining to the status, development and finances of individual children and families.

-Communicates daily with parents about children's activities, and enforces Center policies when necessary. Makes frequent informal observations of children's progress and shares them with teaching team. Prepares written progress reports on each child every six months. Infant groups every 3 months.

-Works individually and as a team to bring about a positive learning and work environment. Attends appropriate staff meetings, parent functions, advisory meetings and 20 hours of required in'service training.

-Assumes responsibility for the leadership of the team, daily classroom activities and parent communication in the absence of the lead teacher. May be responsible for opening or closing the Center. May also assume responsibility for Center at the beginning or end of the day in the absence of lead teacher or director.

Work requires a minimum of an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Ed. (or related degree) and one year of teaching experience with toddler aged children.

Shift
Day

Schedule (i.e. Mon. - Fri.)
mon-fri

Standard Hours per Week
40.00