Infant Room (6 weeks to 1 year)

Summary

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma
• Lead Teacher Qualified according to WI DCF 251 (multiple pathways accepted)
• Experience in classroom management and curriculum implementation
• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practice

Additional Requirements

• Infant & Child CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
• Shaken Baby & SIDS training or willing to obtain
• Continuing Education: Minimum of 25 hours per year required.
• Able to pass a criminal background check

Job Skills

• Strong people skills
• Team oriented
• Positive conflict resolution
• Effective communicator
• Employment history of reliability

Evaluation

• 90 Day review
• Performance Evaluation conducted annually

Duties

Job Responsibilities & Duties:

Program, Work Environment and Personnel

• Incorporate elements of our mission "Gather in Grace, Grow in Faith, and Go Equipped to Serve".
• Create, complete, and implement daily and weekly curriculum, under the support and guidance of administration.
• Create and distribute monthly classroom newsletter to communicate with families.
• Provide a warm, safe, and nurturing environment.
• Manage classroom behavior by using a positive approach while clearly communicating classroom rules and expectations and using positive redirection and affirmation.
• Complete individual child assessments/evaluations and conduct parent/teacher conferences twice a year:

Fall/Spring.

• Maintain open, honest communication with parents and co-workers.
• Arrive to work on time and notify Director immediately of any work absences.
• Assist in keeping the facility attractive, clean, sanitary, and orderly throughout the day.
• Maintain a well sanitized and organized classroom.
• Be a team player and conduct oneself professionally.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and bi-annual in-services.
• Maintain confidentiality for all aspects of FLCC including and not limited to, employees, families, church, etc.
• Follow personnel policies. (Handbook)
• Maintain inventory of program supplies and equipment.
• Assist in incorporating the faith component into the daily lives of the students.
• Provide encouragement in a loving, caring, Christian manner to all students and families.
• Follow and implement center wide health policies.
• Open/close classrooms properly according to expectations.
• Remain open to additional job duties as assigned by Director and Program Coordinator in certain instances.

Budget and Finance

• Assist in maintaining the classroom budget
• Provide recommendations on quality improvements/program materials to Director

Requirements

• Infant & Child CPR, AED and First Aid Certification or willing to obtain
• Shaken Baby & SIDS training or willing to obtain
• Continuing Education: Minimum of 25 hours per year required.
• Able to pass a criminal background check
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds.