Lead Infant Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy; Ponte Vedra Beach (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL is seeking a Lead Infant Teacher to provide loving, responsive care to our youngest learners, supporting safety, comfort and developmental needs in a warm, stimulating environment.

You will implement the AEA curriculum, plan developmentally appropriate activities, collaborate with a supportive team, assess children's growth and communicate with parents through conferences and regular updates.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• CDA or higher in Early childhood education/45 hours training.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality.
• Highly professional and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safety.
• Attend staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings.
• Plan and implement lesson plans, programs, and schedules.
• Communicate with parents and maintain children's developmental profiles.
• Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Provide counseling for social, academic, or adjustment issues.
• Assist with meal times and cleanup.
• Perform assigned duties.

Skills

Pleasant demeanor

Outgoing personality

Professional and dependable

21+ years old

Strong communication

Education

CDA or higher in Early childhood education/45 hours training

Job description

The Lead Infant Teacher will provide loving and responsive care to our youngest learners, ensuring their safety, comfort, and developmental needs are met in a warm and stimulating environment. The teacher is responsible for implementing the AEA curriculum and engaging in developmentally appropriate activities. The teacher will inspire young minds, fostering a love for learning. Collaborate with a supportive team to create a positive and enriching educational experience. Conduct Assessments of children to indicate growth and areas of improvement and formal meetings with parents. Assist with diaper changes. Teacher must gain an understanding of Amazing Explorers Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safety
• Complete necessary paperwork: daily notes, accident reports, attendance
• Attend staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings
• Supervise and assist children during activities
• Provide counseling for social, academic, or adjustment issues
• Plan and implement lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Prepare instructional aids/materials
• Assist with meal times and cleanup
• Ensure equipment is in good condition and used properly
• Arrange the classroom for well-defined interest areas
• Maintain classroom organized and clean
• Communicate with parents and maintain children's developmental profiles
• Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences
• Manage classroom bulletin boards and family information board
• Perform assigned duties

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old
• CDA or higher in Early childhood education/45 hours training
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• Highly professional and dependable