What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Teacher position at Teach N Tots Inc?
Summary
Duties
Requirements
Nice To Haves
At Teach N Tots we strive to create a positive and safe learning environment for young children. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team. The Lead Teacher in the room provides a comfortable space for the students to explore and grow.
Duties
- Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
- Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
- Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
- Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
- Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
- Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
- Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group
- Support children's emotional and social development, encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Sanitize toys and play equipment.
- Observe and monitor children's play activities.
- Keep records on individual children, including daily observations and information about activities, meals served, and medications administered.
- Instruct children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, and toilet habits.
- Read to children and teach them simple painting, drawing, handicrafts, and songs.
- Organize and store toys and materials to ensure order in activity areas.
- Dress children and change diapers.
- Perform housekeeping duties, such as laundry, cleaning, dish washing, and changing of linens.
- Maintain a safe play environment.
- Communicate with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors, and related issues.
- Assist in preparing food and serving meals and refreshments to children.
- Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
- Regulate children's rest periods.
- Perform general administrative tasks, such as taking attendance, editing internal paperwork.
Requirements
- Current State of Arizona Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card
- A negative TB test dated within the last year
- High School Diploma
- 6 months experience
Nice To Haves
- Food Handlers Card
- CPR/ First Aid Card
Salary : $16
