Toddler teacher

Summary

We are looking for nurturing and patient childcare workers who have a passion for working with young children and will encourage the growth and development of each child in a compassionate way.

Duties

You will be responsible for the following duties:

• Plan, carry out, and assess developmentally appropriate activities and experiences in harmony with the Center's philosophy
• Provide a daily balance of active/quiet, indoor/outdoor, and individual/group activities
• Establish and carry out a daily activity schedule that incorporates child directed activity, care routines and transition times
• Organize space, equipment and materials for activities
• Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe
• Complete the health and safety forms weekly for indoors and outdoors
• Follow the Center's procedures for administering medications and maintaining health Records
• Report all accidents, injuries and illnesses to the Center's Director or delegate
• Record such incidents in the daily logbook
• Attend to children's physical needs for toileting, diapering, eating and sleeping as promptly as possible
• Report all incidents of child abuse to the Director and follow Centers procedure and government regulations
• Release children only to authorized persons
• Ensure positive communication with parents
• Carry out the responsibilities assigned to you
• Attend regular staff meetings
• Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the Centers' children, their parents, and staff
• Maintain regular work attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to be energetic, resilient and maintain a sense of humor when personal resources are challenged
• High degree of personal initiative with good planning and organizational skills

Requirements

The following requirements all candidates considered are:

• Must be able to pass a background test
• Must be 18 years of age
• Must have a HS Diploma or equivalent
• Must have interpersonal skills for with coworkers, parents, and community members
• Must have mature and responsible attitude towards work
• Must be able to lift 20 - 25 pounds and be able to frequently sit on floor.
• Be ENTHUSIASTIC about and have a warm & supportive attitude and disposition toward working with children and their families!

Nice To Haves

• Organizational skills
• Loves to sing and read to the children
• Communication skills
• Sense of humor
• Empathy
• Flexibility
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off that increases the longer you work
• Educational & professional development
• benefits through AFLAC