What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant Teacher position at Puyallup Learning Center?
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Job Summary
We are currently hiring for an assistant teacher for our infant age group. Our center is locally owned and offers a warm, loving and supporting environment for staff as well as children. We understand our staff have families and outside responsibilities; we work with staff to meet their needs as well as those of the center and team. In addition, we support and encourage our staff to continue education and training! We prefer Teachers to have a minimum of a 1 year experience, as well as knowledge and understanding of child development, toddler behavior, schedules, and curriculum. In addition, applicants must be at least 18 years old and be able to pass a background check, TB test and a physical. We are looking for individuals with a passion for teaching children; people with excellent communication skills as well as a team mindset. Good classroom management skills are a must.
Pay will depend on education and experience.
Responsibilities
- Creates lesson plans that are balanced and appropriate to infant and toddler development levels
- Documents infant and toddler learning experience through displays and pictures
- Maintains positive informal and formal communication with families on a daily basis
- Maintains a safe, comforting and stimulating environment for infants and toddlers
- Facilitates and maintains childcare licensing standards
- Friendly and a desire to work as a team in a rewarding, fast-paced environment
Qualifications
- Previous experience in a preschool environment
- Strong verbal communicator with an upbeat personality who is comfortable and excels with speaking to parents
- Energetic, nurturing, positive, child-friendly personality
- Shows initiative; strong work ethic
- High school diploma
Compensation: $15.50 - $18.25 per hour
The Association for Early Learning Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving directors, owners and administrators of early care and education programs since 1984. Our goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of directors, owners, emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensure quality programs for young children.
Salary : $16 - $18