Job description

Job details

Salary

$17 - $19 an hour

*$750 Sign on Bonus after 3 months Employment*

Job Type

Full-time

Monday - Friday

7:30am - 4:30pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm (includes a 1 hour lunch break)

Qualifications

Experience:

• Infant/Toddler, 1 year (Required)

Education:

• Must have an Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field (or higher)

OR * Child Development Associate credential, or, 9 college credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field, with a plan leading to a Child Development Associate credential and Two years' experience related to caring for children

• In addition to the above, 1 year of specific training and/or experience in infant or toddler care which may be demonstrated by obtaining an Infant Toddler Child Care credential

Full Job Description

Local Early Learning Center currently hiring loving and caring teachers for Infant or Toddler Classrooms.

Be a part of a fun, loving, nurturing, positive environment and make a difference in our future.

Our center offers state of the art security, technology and endless resources to all teachers and staff to ensure they reach and exceed their potential.

Offering competitive pay, paid time off, paid holidays, paid training, and room for growth!

Position Summary:

Responsible for planning and implementing the daily routines of the Infant or Toddler room, engaging Infants/Toddlers in developmental activities, supervising the assistants, and ensuring the safety of the Infants/Toddlers by performing the following duties.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Greets children and parents/guardians in a professional and enthusiastic manner each day.

2. Maintains a happy, sanitary and relaxed atmosphere in the nursery area.

3. Plans and executes a child-centered day which promotes total development of each child, and applies knowledge of various development stages of infants and toddlers.

4. Prepares, executes and discusses infant feeding routines with parents/guardians to meet individual needs.

5. Changes children's diapers or clothes as needed.

6. Adheres to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.

7. Assists with nap time routine to include creating a relaxing environment.

8. Maintains written documentation of each child's daily activities to include diapering, feeding and sleeping habits, and forwards reports to parents/guardians.

9. Completes accurate attendance sheets daily, tallies number of children in attendance and notifies the Director of absences.

10. Administers and documents children's medications in accordance with center policies.

11. Maintains work areas in a sanitary and attractive manner to include sanitizing high chairs, tables, microwave, kitchen counter tops and sinks after feedings and at the end of each day.

12. Washes children's toys daily or more often as needed.

13. Communicates with parents/guardians regarding the special needs of children.

14. Attends professional workshops and seminars, visits centers and reads information pertaining to infancy and early childhood development.

15. Attends parent/guardian, staff and conference meetings as scheduled.

16. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills: Oral Communication Skills Written Communication Skills Interpersonal Relations Customer Service Diplomacy Math Aptitude Negotiations Organization Planning Professionalism Reading Skills Time Management

Certificates and Licenses: Qualified by the Office of Children & Family Services, CPR & First Aid certification required after hiring and must be maintained.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to: Crouch Crawl Use hands & reach with hands and arms Talk and hear Taste and smell Frequently lift up to 35 pounds Have specific vision abilities, such as: close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to focus.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Great River, NY 11739: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Infant/Toddler care: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• CDA or Degree in ECE or Plan of Study (Required)

Work Location: One location

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