Infant Teacher - Must Have CDA or Related Degree

The Goddard School of Avon, IN; Avon (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Infant Teacher to create a safe and nurturing environment for young children. This role involves engaging with infants and toddlers, fostering their development through play, and collaborating with a supportive team. With opportunities for professional growth and a focus on making a positive impact in the community, this position is perfect for passionate educators looking to thrive in a vibrant setting. Join a team that values its educators and offers a fulfilling career path while making a difference in children's lives every day.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Medical Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision)

No Nights, Weekends, and Holiday Schedules

Qualifications

• Must have CDA or related degree and experience working with infants.
• Ability to support learning through play and maintain a safe environment.

Responsibilities

• Establish a nurturing learning environment for infants and toddlers.
• Communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.

Skills

Childcare

Communication Skills

Classroom Management

Crisis Management

Cultural Sensitivity

Education

CDA or Related Degree

Job description

Infant Teacher - Must Have CDA or Related Degree Avon, IN

Infant Teacher - Must Have CDA or Related Degree

• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing

The Goddard School offers:

Paid time off, including holidays.

Financial support for CDA program with no out-of-pocket expenses incurred by our full-time teachers.

Participation in Profit Sharing Plan (Full-time employees).

As an Infant Teacher at The Goddard School in Avon, you will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment for your students while working with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

We are growing and looking for experienced, honest, and reliable candidates who have a desire to grow with us and make a positive impact on the smallest members of our community. If you have a passion for working with children, have what it takes to lead a class of toddlers or preschoolers in one of the top childcare centers in the country, and have the required credentials noted below, we’d like to talk to you!

A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and the following qualifications:

• The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy.
• The ability to interact closely with children at their level.
• The ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times.
• The ability to change children’s diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary).
• The ability to understand and comply with the franchisee’s employment policies.
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
• The ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies.
• The ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair.
• Understand and implement The Goddard School emergency procedure(s).
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times.
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements.
• Perform minor cleaning responsibilities (e.g., spills) immediately. Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present.
• Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities.
• Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence.
• Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
• Create a multi-cultural learning environment.
• Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty.
• Present age- and developmentally appropriate expectations for all children.
• Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature, and writing.
• Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play, and blocks.
• Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
• Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play.
• Integrate GSI-approved resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans.
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance.
• Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy.
• Plan and implement activities to develop children’s self-esteem and social skills.
• Plan and implement activities to enable children’s feeling of security.
• Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling.
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
• Establish positive and effective family relations.
• Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
• Encourage families to become an integral part of their children’s learning experiences.
• Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children’s learning experiences.
• Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child.
• Maintain a portfolio for each child.
• Maintain the classroom Parent Board.
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs.
• Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities.
• Build teamwork.
• Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards.
• Perform child observations and document in their portfolios.
• Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress).
• Maintain professional commitment.
• Promote “learning through play” philosophy and educational objectives.
• Support a code of ethical conduct.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities.

Compensation: $14.00 - $17.00 per hour

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

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Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor, LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each School, and the franchise owner(s) set their own compensation and benefit programs, which vary by location. Many locations offer benefits such as:

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Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)

No nights, weekend and holiday schedules