Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher

The Northstar Infant Teacher nurtures, cares for, and teaches our youngest students while creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the Company-provided curriculum, including instruction across ten learning domains, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis.


• Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the individual developmental and learning levels of each child through observation, listening, and formal and informal assessments.


• Interact with children and model socially appropriate behavior in the classroom and on the playground.


• Develop and participate in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting.


• Conduct regular classroom observations and formal and informal assessments based on the age-appropriate interests and developmental needs of children.


• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by:
  
  
  
  • Following all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents.
  
  
  • Communicating potential hazards or injuries to students, staff, and/or the Director.
  
  
  • Completing assigned safety checklists.
  
  
  • Ensuring attendance is accurately completed and used throughout the day.
  
  
  
  


• Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as required by law.


• Regularly use digital technology as part of classroom instruction and activities.


• Provide daily written and verbal feedback to parents regarding their child's social and intellectual development.


• Conduct parent conferences twice annually.


• Attend all required in-person staff training sessions and meetings as directed by the School Director.


• Treat every child with respect and dignity by recognizing and supporting each child's unique background, abilities, interests, and individual style and pace of learning, including children with disabilities.


• Create and maintain an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative displays, including student artwork, crafts, documentation of learning, bulletin boards, and digital technology.


• Open and/or close the assigned classroom as needed.


• Complete daily attendance visually and in writing.


• Maintain classroom cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.


• Participate in TRS or accreditation goals and complete associated classroom requirements, when applicable.


• Coach and provide positive direction to other team members and delegate classroom tasks as needed to accomplish classroom objectives.

Minimum Job Qualifications

• Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements for education.


• Must meet all education and experience standards and requirements established by the state and applicable accreditation agency.


• Must be teacher-qualified according to applicable state requirements.


• Ability to coach others, provide positive direction, and delegate tasks effectively.


• At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center preferred.


• Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.