Infant/ Toddler Teacher needed

Summary

We are a Child Care Center actively hiring educators for the 6 weeks -- 3 yrs. old age groups. Upon hiring you will be trained to our philosophy, policies, procedures and general caring for our children. This person will need to have a flexible schedule and enjoy working with children from 6 wks. to 3 yrs. old. I am looking for someone full of energy and ready to work up to full time hours. This will be a set shift of 7 am and 4 pm.

Duties

Educators will be responsible for up to 8 infants/ toddlers with another education in the classroom.

Both 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
• Assist children in expressing themselves by listening and responding with questions or comments that extend conversations
• Provide positive guidelines such as redirecting, positive language, and positive reinforcement
• Ensure the child's environment is healthy and safe
• Complete the health and safety forms weekly for indoors and out doors
• 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 and
• record such incidents in the daily log book
• 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
• Promote the Center within the community
• 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
• Maintains timely and accurate files
• Continuing personal and professional development in ECE

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.

** This position may require the individual hired to attend college classes at Trident Technical College or pursue a CDA while working based on your current education status.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of ECD 101 course at least and have certificate/ transcript for verification
• An Associates degree in Early Childhood Education
• At least 1 year with Childcare experience

Benefits

We offer:

• Paid holidays for full time employees
• Free or low cost Professional Development
• Supplemental Insurance Options - Aflac
• Monday - Friday only