Child Care - Infant Room Lead Teacher

Description

Pay: $16.00/hour

Job Type: Full-time (40 hours/week), permanent position with full benefit package (including a free family membership)

Looking for a qualified, loving, infant room teacher. Must have Infant/Toddler Credential to lead a pyramid model-based infant room. Duties include planning and implementing age-appropriate and exciting classroom curriculum that actively engages the children, keeping the children safe while building independent problem solving skills, nurturing the children through encouragement and gentle redirection, and maintaining a clean, orderly and inviting classroom full of activity choices.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have previous childcare experience as a lead teacher or assistant teacher.
• Creativity, flexibility, high energy levels, patience, strong organizational skills, problem-solving skills, and demonstrated success as a leader and a team player.
• Ability to observe/evaluate groups of children by sight, sound, and active interaction.
• Ability to easily move through all areas of the childcare rooms and communicate effectively verbally and in written form with children and adults.
• Infant/Toddler Credential

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Prior to work, all staff will be required to provide a Physician-signed health examination and complete a fingerprint background check.
• Must be able to routinely lift, carry and load equipment, furnishings, and program supplies (up to 50 pounds).

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Must meet the qualifications for Teacher under the DCF 251 Licensing Rules for Group Child Care Centers.
• Must have Infant/Toddler Credential to lead a pyramid model-based infant room.
• CPR/AED/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire.