Overview:
We are seeking a nurturing and passionate Infant Teacher to join our early childhood education team. The ideal candidate will have a genuine love for working with infants and toddlers, and a deep understanding of early childhood development. As a Lead Infant Teacher, you will be responsible for creating a safe and engaging learning environment, developing age-appropriate curriculum, and providing individualized care to meet the needs of each child.
Our Teachers:
- Create positive, fun, and interactive learning experiences in clean and age-appropriate classrooms.
- Support our success by partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment, accreditation, and engagement.
- Ensure the daily care of every child by following all licensing guidelines and implementing all company standards.
- Bachelor’s Degree in ECE
- Associate degree in ECE/Child Development a CDA, or a Career Pathways Level 3 certification
- Experience working in a licensed childcare facility strongly preferred.
- Create and maintain a clean, safe, organized, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers.
- Develop a plan and implement The Creative Curriculum in a manner that supports the intellectual, social-emotional, physical, and language development of each child enrolled in his or her classroom, including individualization and the Ohio Early Learning Standards.
- Observe and assess children's development and create individualized plans to support growth and development.
- Maintain regular communication with parents and guardians regarding their child's progress and development.
- Ensure compliance with all licensing and accreditation standards, including Early Head Start, Step Up to Quality, ODJFS, CACFP, and Water Lily.
- Attend regular staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
- Manage a classroom of children, including a daily schedule that encourages a child’s learning through discovery, curiosity, creativity, and a healthy self-concept that leads to school readiness.
- Keep accurate files on children and activities.
- Assist with coaching, training, mentoring, and development of assistant teachers or floaters.
- Utilize best practices and positive discipline techniques with children to support their growth and understanding of self and others and promote resilience.
- Be responsible for maintaining required training hours and educational credentials.
- A degree in early childhood education or a related field is preferred.
- Bachelor’s Degree or Associate Degree in ECE/Child Development a CDA, or a Career Pathways Level 3 certification
- A minimum of one years of experience working with infants and toddlers in a licensed early childhood education setting
- Knowledge of child development and best practices in early childhood education
- Ability to create a warm and nurturing environment for children.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively with parents, colleagues, and administrators.
- Ability to meet state licensing requirements, including background checks and immunization.
- Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
- Work well in a co-working classroom with shared responsibilities of all classroom duties.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you are passionate about working with infants and toddlers and making a positive impact on their early years, we encourage you to apply for this position.
