Infant and Toddler Teacher

Child Care Resources Inc; Missouri; On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Teacher to foster a nurturing and engaging classroom environment. In this role, you will develop a cohesive teaching team, coordinate curriculum, and manage daily classroom operations. Your understanding of children's cognitive, social, and emotional development will be crucial in creating a safe, stimulating atmosphere. With a focus on effective communication and teamwork, you will lead by example, ensuring that both children and staff thrive. If you are passionate about early childhood education and eager to make a difference, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong understanding of child development and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum and activities.
• Supervise teacher assistants and maintain communication with parents.

Skills

Communication Skills

Team Leadership

Child Development Knowledge

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Child Development Certification

CPR and First Aid Certification

Tools

Basic Computer Skills

Job description

Summary

The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Duties

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
• Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
• Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
• A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.