Infant Lead Teacher

Ivy Kids - The Heights; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Employee discounts

Job summary

Ivy Kids - The Heights in Houston seeks an infant lead teacher to plan and implement the daily curriculum for your classroom. You will oversee personal care, learning activities, and coordinate with assistant teachers while maintaining communications with the director.

Daily duties include supervising staff, following Ivy Kids standards and state guidelines, documenting milestones, and keeping families informed through the parent app.

Qualifications

• Ability to plan and implement daily infant curriculum.
• Maintain records of developmental milestones, accidents, attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement Ivy Kids curriculum activities.
• Keep accurate developmental records and attendance.
• Communicate with parents via parent app.
• Supervise and train assistant staff.
• Report to the director on staff, children, families issues.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication with children/parents

Professional development 24 hours/year

Job description

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Employee discounts

Schedule / Expected Work Hours:

• Monday - Friday: 6:00 am - 6:30 pm

Job Summary

As an infant lead teacher at Ivy Kids, you will be responsible for planning and implementing the daily curriculum for children in your classroom. You will oversee and coordinate the children’s personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs, and positive guidance. Day-to-day activities will include supervising and directing activities of assistant teachers assigned to the classroom. You will also keep the director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Understands and complies with all Ivy Kids Brand standards & State Standards

General

• Plans and implements the Ivy Kids curriculum activities
• Keeps accurate and current records of each child’s developmental milestones, student accidents, anecdotal records, and attendance.
• Ensure ASQs are conducted on time.
• Has knowledge of state standards and ability to follow Ivy Kids Critical Procedures.
• Provides daily communication to parents via parent app.
• Attend staff meetings and trainings.

Interaction with Parents, Staff, and Director

• Assists in training new staff and familiarizing them with program practices, forms, and schedules.
• Observes, records, and reports to the director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.

Health and Safety

• Understands and implements all Critical procedures and infant care procedures.
• Implements appropriate procedures in the event of an emergency
• Administers CPR/First aid if needed
• Properly maintains educational materials and equipment
• Ensures all sanitization procedures are followed as regulated by childcare licensing
• Keeps the classroom and other play areas safe, neat, and clean.

Qualifications

• Must be able to repeatedly bend, stoop and run; must repeatedly lift and carry children up to 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to effectively interact and communicate with children and parents.
• The lead teacher must maintain at least 24 hours of training each year.

Company Overview

Ivy Kids is a premier early childhood education center focused on providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Company Purpose/Mission

To foster a love of learning, healthy habits, emotional development, and strong character in each child, all within a safe and nurturing environment.

Company Values

• Put the child's needs first
• Serve our families
• Serve the community
• Foster strong partnerships