Infant/Toddler Leader

Cdcenters; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Child Development Centers Inc. in Erie, PA is seeking an Infant/Toddler Leader responsible for the overall care and education of children from birth to two years.

The role requires developing weekly lesson plans, ensuring safety, supporting daily activities, engaging children in learning, and maintaining clean, safe classrooms in line with regulations. Regular communication with families is essential to support each child's development.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2500 childcare hours; infant/toddler experience preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently or in a team.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Caring and patient demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Develop weekly lesson plans aligned with The Creative Curriculum.
• Ensure safety and well-being; respond to children's needs.
• Assist with daily activities (eating, diapering, handwashing).
• Engage children in activities promoting learning and development.
• Maintain cleanliness of classroom equipment and areas per regulations.
• Use developmentally appropriate language and respond to children in a positive tone.
• Build positive relationships with children, families and coworkers.
• Monitor and document each child's development.
• Follow relevant standards and regulations.
• Communicate regularly with parents about development and goals.
• Adhere to CDC policies and procedures.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Patient demeanor

Attendance

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

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Full Time Erie, PA, US

Summary:

TheInfant/ToddlerLeaderisresponsiblefortheoverallcare andeducationofchildrenagesbirthtotwoyears.

ResponsibilitiesandDuties:

• Develop weekly lesson plans that outline activities which foster individual social, physical, and intellectual growth and development. These should align with The Creative Curriculum.
• Ensurethesafetyandwell-beingofeachchildby respondingtotheiremotional,social,educationaland physical needs.
• Assist children with activities ofdaily life, including eating, diapering/restroomuse, handwashing,etc.
• Activelyengagechildreninactivitiesthatencouragelearningandpromotedevelopment.
• Cleanclassroomequipment,includingtables,chairs,diaperingareaandothernecessaryareasaccording to required regulations.
• Usedevelopmentallyappropriatelanguageand respondtochildreninapositivetone.
• Createpositiverelationships withchildren,families andco-workers.
• Continually monitoranddocument thedevelopmentofeachindividualchild.
• Learn,understand,andfollowtherelevantstandardsandregulations.
• Maintainregularcommunicationwithparentsregardingtheirchild’sdevelopment,behavior,and educational goals.
• Other duties as assigned.
• AdheretoallCDCpoliciesandproceduresassetforthinthepolicymanual.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Minimum ofaHighSchoolDiplomaorequivalent
• Minimum 2500 childcare hours; infant/toddler experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonalskills
• Ability to work both independently andcollaboratively
• Mustpossessexcellentorganizationalandtimemanagementskills
• Must haveapatient,caring,andkind demeanor
• Properattendanceisrequired.Employeesareexpectedtoarriveontime,everyday,ableand available to work.
• May require travel to other centers within the county.

PhysicalRequirements:

• Must be able to stand for long periods throughout the workday with intermittent periods of sitting, walking, and occasional bending, twisting, stooping, reaching and grasping as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
• Dexterityrequirementsrangefromcoordinatedmovementsoffingersandhandstosimplemovements of feet, legs, and torso as necessary to carry out essential job duties.
• Lifting and carrying of children and/or objects up to 50 pounds

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

At Child Development Centers Inc., we are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Child Development Centers Inc., believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.