What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Infant Teacher position at ABC Child Care, LLC?
Come Join an amazing group of Teachers and a great working environment! We are looking for the right person to work with babies from 6 weeks of age to 1 year of age. MUST BE A TEAM PLAYER. Hours can be full time M-F, 7:45-4:45pm, no weekends or part time afternoons 1-5pm. $300 Sign on bonus after 60 days of employment. Some restrictions apply. MUST HAVE INFANT EXPERIENCE and be able to multitask. Must be willing to take Assistant and Lead courses online immediately, but infant experience is a must! Pay range with no experience $14. up to 17.50 with Registry level above 8.
Lead Teacher Job Description
Job brief
We are looking for a Child Care Teacher to encourage the healthy intellectual and psychological growth of the children in our facilities. You will teach and supervise them while also motivating them to use their mental capacities and exercise their imagination.
Responsibilities
The Lead Teacher is responsible to take leadership and mentoring role in relation to assistant teachers and group teamwork in the classroom. A Lead teacher must:
- Design and follow a full schedule of activities and discover suitable teaching material
- Balance teaching between logical and social exercises.
- Provide basic care and caregiving activities
- Use a wide range of teaching methods (stories, media, indoor or outdoor games, drawing etc) to enhance the child’s abilities.
- Evaluate children’s performance to make sure they are on the right learning track.
- Remain in constant communication with parents and update them on the progress of their children.
- Observe children’s interactions and promote good behavior choices.
- Identify behavioral problems and determine the right course of action.
- Collaborate with other colleagues.
- Adhere with teaching standards and safety regulations as established by the official sources.
- Develop and implement lesson plans.
- Assist in the development of rules and State regulations.
- Encourage children to develop their judgement and decision-making skills by offering choices throughout the day.
- Observe Children for illness and communicable diseases.
- Assist in staff training and continuing Education.
- Maintain a clean, orderly and safe environment for the children and other staff.
- Mentor Assistant Teachers in the classroom
- Complete individual child portfolios on the children and keep up with goals and documentation.
- Greet and communicate daily with parents on their child’s needs
- Diapering
- Sweep/mop daily
Requirements
- Proven experience as an Infant childcare / daycare teacher
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Excellent knowledge of child development and up-to-date education methods for Infants
- Patience, flexibility and love for children
- Strong communication and time management skills
- Certificate in first aid and CPR
- SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome Training
- EC1 (Introduction to the Childcare Profession), EC 2 (Skills and Strategies of the Childcare Teacher), Infant/Toddler (Fundamentals of Infant/Toddler Care) or Degree in early childhood education
- Experience working in a childcare licensed center with Infants
- Complete 15 hours of Continuing Education yearly and keep current Registry Certificate
- Must be able to lift 50lbs
- Must be team player
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $14.00 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Work Location: In person
Salary : $14 - $18