Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Position Overview
The Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the Creative curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. Teachers must understand children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where children are actively engaged and encouraged to succeed. The Teacher must be skilled in communicating with both children and adults in order to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards.

• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.

• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.

• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.

• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.

• Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and the safety and security of children.

• Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene, and safety standards.

• Maintain accurate records, forms, and files.

• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Additional Knowledge, Skills, and Experience Required

• Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
• Associate Degree in ECE Preferred
• CDA Required
• High energy.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.

• Ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.

• A strong understanding of child development.

• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification
• Must clear full background check and present health screening.

Physical Requirements

Classroom activities, Outdoor play involvement, minor lifting under 35 pounds

How to Apply

Email resume to tyllarchwood.com

Work Remotely

• No

Tots Yearn to Learn 58th/ Larchwood is a Star 4 licensed center that has been in business serving the community since 1983.

Company Description

Tots Yearn to Learn 58th/ Larchwood is a Star 4 licensed center that has been in business serving the community since 1983.