What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursery Teacher position at PHMC?
Service Area: Behavioral Health
Program: Interim House West
FLSA Classification:
Non-Exempt. This position is classified as a salaried non-exempt position in accordance with FLSA standards.
Job Overview:
The Nursery Teacher will assist in the implementation of daily activities under the guidance of the Family Services Coordinator.
Report to: Family Services Coordinator
Responsibilities:
• Lead and manage the implementation of daily activities with infants in the nursery
• Conduct daily floor play with each infant.
• Take daily attendance of infants.
• Complete progress reports, nursery report cards, and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Conduct weekly parent and child time sessions with various bonding activities between mothers and infants.
• Conduct daily feeding and diaper changing of infants during daycare hours.
• Conduct daily washing of toys and other materials in the nursery.
• Develop and maintain a constructive and ongoing rapport with children and parents.
• Create activities that are developmentally educational for the infants.
• Collaborate with other teachers to ensure that the daycare fosters an environment that is inviting and nurturing for every child.
• Deliver reports on potential concerns about children to management as needed.
• Manage day-to-day classroom activities, including structured lessons, free play, toilet breaks, and rest time for infants.
Skills:
• Ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional and courteous manner
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, with excellent time management skills
• Strong professional boundaries and interpersonal and communication skills
• Emotional stability and personal adjustment to act as a role model for residents
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Punctuality and reliability required
• Ability to implement and support IHW treatment philosophy
Education:
Required
High School
Associates or better in Early Childhood Education.
PHMC is an Equal Opportunity and E-Verify Employer.