Lead Toddler and Infant Teacher

Summary

Seeking experienced Lead Teacher for a child care facility in the Murrells Inlet area.

Duties

v Shift flexibility, if needed, to include overtime.

v Supervision of a small group of children, as their primary provider.

v Responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of all children in the group.

v Planning and implementing a program geared to Infants or toddlers.

v Setting up the physical environment to meet the changing needs of infants or toddlers.

v May need to assist the director in her or his absence and dealing with any special situations that may arise.

v Participate in staff meeting discussions and ongoing training regarding the program, children, and parents.

v Ability to maintain a safe, clean, and pleasant environment.

v General knowledge of nutrition, health, and first aid.

v Ability to meet the social-emotional, physical, and developmental needs of individual infants or toddlers.

v Assist with the supervision of co-staff, volunteers, and visiting parents.

Requirements

Basic Qualifications:

At least 18 years of age.

Must have High School Diploma, GED, or College Transcript;

Must have a current certificate in First Aid course or willing to obtain upon hire;

Must have a current certificate in CPR or be willing to obtain upon hire;

Must have proof of negative results of TB test.

Must complete criminal history check forms (local & state)

Must be willing to complete SIDS training within 3 months from the hire date.

Must be willing to participate in additional training.

1 yr., as a child care provider in a licensed home or center

Nice To Haves

Completed Infant Toddler Credential 2

Degree in ECE/CD or an AAS degree in any major with 12 semester hours in ECE/CD

Excellent communication skills

Bi-lingual