Lead Toddler Teacher

Summary

We are looking for a qualified Infant Teacher to prepare small children for infant or toddler classroom by easing them into organized education. An infant teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices as an infant teacher. The best methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• 6:30am-3:30 pm

Duties

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for infant children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Requirements

Skills

• Proven experience as a Lead Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• Valid fingerprint clearance card

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)
• Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card

Must love children

Nice To Haves

Experience with Quality First

Benefits

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement