Infant/Toddler Teacher

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

About us!

Little Dreamers is more than just a Daycare Center, it is a home away from home! From learning their ABCs to creating Masterpieces of their own, our goal is to create an environment where young dreamers can reach their fullest potential!

As we collaborate with our families, our mission is to positively guide children through each stage of their developmental milestones. We believe in providing quality care for children ages Birth to 5 years old.

What we are looking for

Here at Little Dreamers Daycare Center we are a Team​. We believe that every employee plays a vital role in making the Dream a reality. We are looking for highly motivated individuals with a drive and passion for caring, nurturing and developing young children.

As a Lead Teacher your responsibilities and expectations would include;

Responsible for planning and implementing the daily routines of the infant/toddler room, for engaging toddlers in developmental activities, supervising the assistants, and ensuring the safety of the toddlers by performing the following duties.

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

• Greets children and parents/guardians in a professional and enthusiastic manner each day.
• Maintains a happy, sanitary and relaxed atmosphere in the infant/toddler room by following daily procedures and routines.
• Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
• Works with Administration to provide lesson plans on a weekly / monthly basis to be approved by the Director.
• Work closely with assistant teachers in a team teaching atmosphere and shares pertinent information, suggestions, and ideas on a regular basis.
• Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer, and physical activities.
• Teaches children appropriate toddler curriculum including but not limited to the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, hand washing and potty training.
• Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the parents of every child, including thorough communication about the program and each child’s progress
• Changes toddler’s diapers or clothes as needed, adhering to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring the cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.
• Prepare and execute nap time routine to include creating a relaxing environment for the toddlers.
• Maintains electronic documentation of each child's daily activities to include but not limited to diapering, feeding and sleeping habits, to parents/guardians using the Brightwheel App.
• Completes accurate attendance sheets daily, tallies number of toddlers in attendance.
• Remains aware of talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies, or problems of each individual child.
• Maintains work areas in a sanitary and attractive manner to include, but not limited to sanitizing high chairs, tables, chairs, microwave, kitchen, counter tops and bathrooms at the end of each day.
• Washes and inspects children’s toys daily or more often as needed for sanitary and safety concerns.
• Ensures that toys and equipment are returned to appropriate places by the end of day unless otherwise directed.
• Attends parent/guardian, staff and conference meetings as scheduled.
• Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth. Must be up to date with any state required training.
• Work alongside and delegate responsibilities among toddler assistants in completing essential duties, procedures, and routines of the toddler room. Ensure that work schedule is being followed by assistants.
• Promotes and fosters each toddler’s positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
• Ensures all child care supplies are sufficient and reports any additional supplies needed to Administration.
• Reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate party for follow through.
• Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
• Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, co-workers, and parents / guardians.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Skills:

Oral Communication Skills

Written Communication Skills

Education/Experience:

Organization

Planning Professionalism

Reading Skills

Time Management Creative / Artistic abilities Public Speaking Presentation Skills

Associate's degree in Early Childhood, Child Development or related field 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

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

Stand

Walk

Sit

Climb or Balance Stoop

Kneel

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $10.00 - $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

• Bonus pay

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Teaching/Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

• One location

Work Remotely:

• No

Work Location: One location