Infant-Toddler Teacher

JOB TITLE : Infant / Toddler Teacher

EMPLOYER : Mount Washington Preschool and Child Care Center, Inc.

DEPARTMENT : Harry Pregerson Child Care Center, Joy Picus Child Development Center, Tiny DOTs Early Education Center

REPORTS TO : Site Supervisor, Assistant Site Supervisor

EFFECTIVE DATE : 05 / 16 / 2024

SUMMARY : This position is responsible for working to provide the children with an enriched and stimulating environment that is well arranged, inviting and orderly.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Collaborates with co-teachers in planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Assumes responsibility of the classroom for children 0 to 30 months.
• Assists with the caring and nurturing practicing responsive caregiving.
• Supports the Supervisor in maintaining a high-quality program that adheres to state licensing codes and NAEYC standards.
• Maintains a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment.
• Documents children’s developmental growth with developmental portfolio which includes assessments, observations, and reports.
• Performs periodic parent conferences to discuss children’s developmental growth, needs and concerns.
• Models positive behavior, attitude, appropriate caregiving and language for children and employees.
• Attends all classroom and center meetings, as well as training workshops.
• Changes diapers and clothing as needed.
• Assists with other duties as needed by the Supervisor.
• Performs daily classroom operations including setting up activities, transitions, and clean-up.
• Administers first aid to ill or injured children when necessary. If a true emergency occurs, call 911, and do the appropriate CPR and / or First Aid until the paramedics arrive.
• Models positive behavior, attitude, and language for children.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

QUALIFICATIONS :

Working toward an AA, BA or MA in Early Childhood Development, Human Development or related field.

24 units in child development and 3 Infant / Toddler units.

Certificates, licenses and registrations required :

Other skills required :

COMPETENCIES :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Sitting on small furniture and the floor.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job.  It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or physical requirements.  Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.