Infant Teacher

Tiny Tots Development Center; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays

Vision

Life Insurance

Retirement account

Aflac Insurance

Job summary

Tiny Tots Development Center in Seattle is seeking an Infant Teacher who is energetic, gentle, and patient to support babies and toddlers as they grow cognitively and socially. You will help children with daily routines, lead development activities, and maintain open communication with families.

Minimum education includes a high school diploma, with an AA or ECE certificate preferred. CPR certification and ability to lift up to 50 lbs are required.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent.
• AA or ECE short certificate or willingness to enroll.
• CPR certification and training.
• Background check and health examination required.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs for diapering.
• Able to get up and down from the floor.
• Love and patience for babies and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Attend to children’s basic needs: feed, dress, and diaper as needed.
• Guide babies and toddlers through education and development activities.
• Respond quickly to each child’s needs with patience and care.
• Maintain a calm, loving approach with every child.
• Support positive behavior and social interaction among children.
• Build secure relationships with the children.
• Keep daily records of events in ProCare and share updates with parents.
• Report accidents, illnesses, and concerns to the director and families.

Skills

Infant care

Patience

Nurturing

Communication

Education

HS Diploma

AA or ECE cert or enrollment willingness

Tools

CPR certified

Job description

We are looking to employ a qualified Infant Teacher, who has a passion for instilling values in young children. The Infant Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs.

To ensure success, the infant teacher should display a gentle and nurturing personality, and the patience to assist each infant or child to mature cognitively. They should be able to assist in developing the infants' and children's social skills as they interact with each other.

What You'll Do

• Attend to children's basic needs by feeding them, dressing them, and changing their diapers.
• Guiding babies and toddlers through education/development programs.
• Thinking on their feet and responding to each child's needs efficiently.
• Displaying a patient and calm personality coupled with a loving approach to every child.
• Contributing positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
• Building secure relationships with the children.
• Keeping a record of the day's events on ProCare.
• Reporting accidents, illness, and unusual behavior of children to the director and parents.
• Ensuring close communication with parents throughout the day should the need arise.
• Support children with special or individual needs
• Notify the director and parents about potential issues
• Keeping classroom clean and organized
• Protect the privacy and confidentiality of information pertaining to families, children, team members, administration, and Board of Directors
• Build positive relationships and communicate in a respectful manner with families, children, team members, administration, Board of Directors, and the communities in which we serve
• Responsible to keep informed of ongoing program changes and updates
• Adheres to Tiny Tots Policies and Procedures
• Adheres to DCYF licensing standards
• Performs other duties as assigned

Requirements

• HS Diploma
• AA or ECE short certificate or willingness to enroll
• CPR certified and trained.
• Complete background check and health examination.
• Physically able to lift up to 50 lbs to change diapers
• Physically able to get up and down off the floor
• A passion for working with babies and toddlers.
• Patient, nurturing and thoughtful.

Nice To Have

• More than one year of experience
• Paid Holidays
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Retirement account
• Aflac Insurance

About Us

Established in 1969, Tiny Tots Development Center provides child care services, preschool, and early childhood education in a nurturing environment. We are here to serve the diverse community of Rainier Valley and Greater Seattle area.

Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent