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Infant TeacherJoyful Care Children's Academy • Suffolk, VA, US
Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher

Joyful Care Children's Academy • Suffolk, VA, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Part-time
Job description

Job Description

Job Description

Summary

The Infant Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the 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.

Duties

  • 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.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned by the Director according to company needs.
  • Drive center vehicle(s) / transport children when necessary.

Requirements

  • Educational requirements include a minimum education level of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential.
  • Minimum of 2 years of professional childcare experience.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
  • High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
  • A strong understanding of child development.
  • Infant / child CPR and First Aid certification.
  • Must clear a full background check and must pass a health screening.
  • Must be at least 18 years of age. (21 years of age if working with infants)
  • Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools, or controls, and talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat, or crawl.
  • A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
  • Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
  • Benefits

    What We Offer :

  • Competitive compensation
  • Full-time employee benefits after 60 Days
  • Annual pay increase
  • Center offered meals
  • Health insurance offered
  • Dental and vision insurance offered (employer pays 50%)
  • 11 Paid Federal Holidays
  • New Year's Day

    Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    George Washington's Birthday

    Memorial Day

    Juneteenth

    Independence Day

    Labor Day

    Columbus Day

    Veterans Day

    Thanksgiving Day

    Christmas Day

  • 2 Weeks' vacation time annually (Full-Time Employees only)
  • Vacation time for part-time is based on hrs. worked (0.002 accrue rate)
  • 7 paid sick days
  • Teacher to children ratios followed
  • Discount programs for employees (MyVIPSavings.com)
  • Leave donation program offered
  • Breastfeeding area on site for nursing mothers
  • Continued focus on your professional development
  • Child Developmental Associate Credential (CDA) program paid for
  • Paid staff training / staff meetings
  • 2 paid on-site professional development days
  • Center closed on staff professional development days
  • School entry is limited to personnel and enrolled children only
  • School is deep cleaned daily
  • Health screening of faculty and children in attendance is conducted daily
  • Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
  • Your health and safety are our priority!We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
  • Your health and safety are our top concern. We have implemented stringent COVID-19 health and safety procedures, including the following :
  • a.Personal protective equipment (PPE) procedures followed per CDC recommendations

    b.Hand Washing and sanitation procedures have been adapted to meet applicable CDC recommendations

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