Infant/Toddler Leader

Summary:

 The Infant/Toddler Leader is responsible for the overall care and education of children ages birth to two years.

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Develop weekly lesson plans that outline activities which foster individual social, physical, and intellectual growth and development. These should align with The Creative Curriculum.
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each child by responding to their emotional, social, educational and physical needs.
• Assist children with activities of daily life, including eating, diapering/restroom use, handwashing, etc.
• Actively engage children in activities that encourage learning and promote development.
• Clean classroom equipment, including tables, chairs, diapering area and other necessary areas according to required regulations.
• Use developmentally appropriate language and respond to children in a positive tone.
• Create positive relationships with children, families and co-workers.
• Continually monitor and document the development of each individual child.
• Learn, understand, and follow the relevant standards and regulations.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child’s development, behavior, and educational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to all CDC policies and procedures as set forth in the policy manual.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or equivalent
• Minimum 2500 childcare hours; infant/toddler experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Must possess excellent organizational and time management skills
• Must have a patient, caring, and kind demeanor
• Proper attendance is required. Employees are expected to arrive on time, every day, able and available to work.
• May require travel to other centers within the county.

 Physical Requirements:

•  Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
• Dexterity requirements range from coordinated movements of fingers and hands to simple movements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
• Lifting and carrying of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.  

At Child Development Centers Inc., we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Child Development Centers Inc., believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.