What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Long term substitute Daycare Teacher position at KidStuff Preschool?
Pay Rate: $15.00/hour
Job Type: Part-Time
Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 25-30 hours per week
Shift: 12:30 PM–5:30 PM
About KidStuff Preschool
KidStuff Preschool is looking for a caring, dependable, and energetic Long-Term Substitute Infant Teacher to join our team!
This position is a great opportunity for someone who loves working with infants and enjoys being part of a supportive team. The ideal candidate is patient, nurturing, reliable, and comfortable caring for children with a variety of individual needs and schedules.
Previous childcare experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right person! If you love working with children, come to work with a positive attitude, and enjoy being part of a team, we would love to hear from you!
Qualifications
- At least 1 year of childcare experience preferred
- At least 1 year of teaching experience preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred
- CPR/First Aid certification preferred
- Must be dependable and able to work the scheduled hours consistently
- Must be willing to complete required background screening, TB testing, and medical examination
- Must be willing to complete required continuing education
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, loving, and nurturing environment for infants
- Communicate regularly and professionally with parents, co-teachers, and KidStuff staff
- Maintain consistent communication with families regarding their child's day, needs, and development
- Supervise children at all times, including during outdoor play and transitions
- Follow each infant's individual care plan, including feeding, sleeping, diapering, and other routines
- Change diapers approximately every two hours and as needed throughout the day
- Feed infants according to individual schedules and instructions provided by parents
- Comfort and respond appropriately to infants' individual needs and cues
- Engage children in age-appropriate activities, play, and interactions that support their development
- Assist the co-teacher with implementing weekly activities and lessons based on children's developmental needs
- Track and document children's daily activities, including meals, bottles, diaper changes, naps, and activities, in Procare
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitized classroom throughout the day
- Follow all health, safety, and sanitation guidelines
- Collaborate with and support other teachers and staff throughout the building
- Help maintain a positive, welcoming classroom environment for children and families
Skills & Qualities We Are Looking For
- Warm, nurturing, and patient demeanor
- Positive attitude and willingness to work as part of a team
- Reliable and dependable
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to remain calm and patient in a busy classroom environment
- Ability to actively engage and interact with infants through play and conversation
- Strong time-management and organizational skills
- Ability to follow individual care plans and classroom routines
- Familiarity with childcare health and safety practices
- Willingness to learn and grow professionally
- Ability to work cooperatively with co-teachers and other staff
Requirements
Successful candidates must be willing to:
- Complete a required background screening
- Complete required TB testing and medical examination
- Obtain CPR/First Aid certification if not already certified
- Complete required continuing education hours
- Follow all KidStuff Preschool policies and procedures
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15