Infant/Toddler Teacher

*Infant/Toddler Teacher Job Description* *Job title* _Infant/Toddler Teacher_ *Reports to* _Site Supervisor_ *Status* _Full-time/non-exempt_ *Salary* _$23.
12- $24.
98 per hour_ *Qualifications* All applicants must be 18 years of age or older to apply.
Education/Experience: ● Minimum AA Degree in Child Development/ BA preferred ● Associate Teacher permit or higher (required) ● 24 units completed in Early Childhood Development (transcripts required) ● 6 units in Infant/Toddler Development (transcripts required) ● 1 year of experience working in a licensed childcare facility with infants/toddlers Other Requirements: ● Fingerprint Clearance (DOJ, FBI, Child Abuse) ● CPR/First Aid Certification (current) ● TB Test clearance (current) ● Current Immunization Record ● Must pass a health screening ● Spanish (preferred) ● Excellent written and verbal skills *Duties and responsibilities* ● Supervise, monitor and ensure the safety and well-being of children at all times ● Planning and implementing the daily curriculum and schedule ● Setting up and arranging supplies and equipment used in the classroom or other environments for instruction and projects ● Supervise the use of the restrooms; change and launder wet or soiled clothes; change diapers; assist in toilet training ● Performing care-related duties such as preparing meals, eating family-style, and assisting with rest periods with children ● Recording child information and completing classroom forms and keeping those forms up-to-date ● Complete DRDP’s and ASQs ● Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for associate and assistant teachers and volunteers ● Attend staff meetings and serve on committees as required ● Attend professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence ● Perform light housekeeping duties including cleaning and sanitizing tables, sweeping floors, emptying waste receptacles and maintaining the indoor and outdoor environments to ensure they are safe, sanitary and in orderly condition at all times ● Follow center policies and procedures including those for health and safety at all times ● Perform related duties as assigned *Essential Functions* ● Able to observe, see, hear and respond to children’s needs ● Able to lift 30 pounds from floor to a waist-high table when necessary ● Able to reach a child 20-30 feet away within 30 seconds without danger to the staff person's’ health ● Able to crouch to a child’s height, maintain eye contact at the child’s level ● Able to perform movements which include grasping, touching, pushing and pulling, manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination ● Able to determine the cognitive, social and physical needs of children ● Communicate verbally and in writing in English to a degree that children, parents and other staff members are able to understand and respond *Guidelines* This position has been identified as a mandated reporter, required to report the observed or suspected abuse or neglect of children, dependent adults, or elders to designated law enforcement or social service agencies.
We reserve the right to make employment contingent upon completion of signed statements acknowledging the responsibilities of a mandated reporter.
Job Type: Full-time Pay: $25.
00 - $27.
00 per hour Benefits: * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Employee assistance program * Employee discount * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Referral program * Vision insurance Schedule: * 8 hour shift Experience: * Teaching: 1 year (Preferred) * Childcare: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: * Child Development Associate or Teacher Permit (Required) Work Location: In person