Works collaboratively with the Teacher Assistant to care for eight children age 6 weeks to three years old.

Provides care, age-appropriate instruction, activities, and supervision of infants and toddlers in accordance with program goals and curriculum. Must be organized and detail oriented.

Ensures the constant supervision, safety and health of children under his/her care while providing a comprehensive child development experience; may need to run after children to keep them safe.

Works together with families to develop the skills necessary for school readiness of the children.

Carries out activities on a daily basis and evaluate the effectiveness of child development experiences.

Plans individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth

Carries out goals, policies, and activities outlined in the OEC licensing standards. Complies with child welfare regulations.

Maintains regular communication with parents/guardians, including written documentation and personal contact.

Plans and ensures completion of screening, lesson plans, documentation, and anecdotal observations within a required timeframe. Plans, develops and implements individual education plan if needed.

Responds quickly to children’s different and personal needs (verbal and non-verbal cues), temperament styles, abilities, and cultures. Ensure that childcare routines are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with good child development principles. This includes routines related to diapering, hand washing, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities, and others.

Maintains appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards.

Responsible for the order, arrangement, appearance, decor, and learning environment of the classroom.

Plans and arranges for the acquisition and optimum use of all necessary teaching materials. Keeps the classroom in order and the equipment and supplies in good condition.

Understands children's cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed.

Observes children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, or other special need, and report these signs immediately to supervisor.

communicates efficiently in order to meet the needs of the children; effectually guides Teacher Assistants, and works collaboratively to resolve parental concerns.

Maintains confidentiality, only discussing personal information with the appropriate individuals.

Ensure all center policies and regulations are met and classroom environments adhere to Anti-Bias standards; ensure CREC Core values, Mission and Vision are upheld.

Participates in professional development and other required trainings.

Composes and reviews emails and utilizes Outlook calendar.

Interacts in a positive and encouraging manner; Leads by example and encourages teaching team’s success through modeling and coaching.

Believes in having fun; Is always learning, growing, and striving to be better.