Asst Preschool Teacher Inf/Tod

Job Purpose

As an Assistant Teacher (Infant/Toddler) you will help foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social - emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

How You Will Impact Education

• Assist in the development and implementation of lesson plan activities.
• Assess and observe children on a daily basis.
• Adjust learning goals for each child as needed.
• Maintain a healthy and safe environment.
• Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members.
• Communicate with teachers, staff, and parents in a professional manner.
• Assist with creating classroom newsletters.
• Assist with classroom documentation.
• Assist with creating and maintaining classroom and children's portfolios.
• Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori, and others.
• Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis.
• Mentor and train new staff as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities.
• Lead by example in the classroom and school
• Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff.
• Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development.
• Maintain a positive can-do attitude.
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards.
• Uphold company vision and mission at all times.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/GED
• CDA
• 1-year experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility
• Meets state childcare education requirements.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
• Familiar with NAEYC standards
• Familiar with continuity of care
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to maintain professional composure during stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
  Familiar with accreditation process- - preferred
• College level coursework, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• May perform other duties as assigned.

• The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-

• • Infant/Toddler Appropriate Practices - upon hire
    Infant sleep safety- - upon hire
    Shaken baby syndrome prevention training- - upon hire.
    Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten Online- - upon hire
• Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment
  Special Needs Appropriate Practices- - within 90 days of employment
  CPR and First Aid- - within 90 days of employment
• Other training requirements identified by leadership team.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.
• Work environment may be outside at times for playground monitoring and supervision.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to lift 40lbs.
• Standing for long periods of time.
• Sitting, kneeling, and squatting, at children's level.
• Walking premises inside and outside.

• Travel within or outside of state.

• May be noisy during high student traffic.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non-exempt subject to the minimum wage and overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).