Job Title: Toddler Teacher
Department: Childcare
Reports to: Lead Teacher
Schedule: Full time, Monday through Friday
Hours: 7:45am-4:45pm
Job Summary:
Manage ongoing programming in assigned classroom in a professional and confidential manner and in a way which incorporates the developmental and culturally sensitive philosophy of the Center and creates an inclusive learning environment to ensure the highest quality of care for children, as well as compliance with NAEYC standards, Department of Early Education and Care, and health and safety regulations.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- None
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Develop, implement and maintain a safe environment and curriculum using Teaching Strategies Gold where children can learn and grow at their own pace, interact comfortably with adults, and have the opportunity to participate in individual and group [small and large] activities that recognize and values diversity of all children and ensure all learners have equal access to learning opportunities.
- Supervise children in play and structured activities.
- Maintain a safe and clean environment for children; perform light housekeeping duties as needed.
- Assist Lead Teacher in conducting Ages in Stages quarterly assessments using Teaching Strategies Gold tool for children in classroom.
- Assist Lead Teacher in maintaining classroom records as per licensing.
- Attend scheduled staff meetings; maintain Health and Safety, First Aid and CPR certification; complete all required hours of training each year as per DEEC and QRIS guidelines.
- Develop and follow annual Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP).
- Complete Environmental Rating Scales yearly with a classroom action plan.
- Maintain and update NAEYC classroom portfolios.
- Maintain EEC Professional Qualifications (PQ) Registry.
- Maintain student/teacher ratios at all times.
- Foster a positive, inclusive culture that celebrates diversity and encourages collaboration among staff, children and families.
- Perform other duties as requested.
