The Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher assists in the daily operation of the infant or toddler classroom in a daycare setting.
This person works under the direction of the lead Infant/Toddler Daycare Teacher and is responsible for sharing in the planning and daily programming for children in care.
The Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher cooperates with the Infant/Toddler Daycare teacher to ensure a nurturing and developmentally appropriate atmosphere that is responsive to children’s needs and supports children’s growth in all developmental domains.
The Infant/Toddler Assistant Teacher is equally responsible for the safety and well-being of children in the infant or toddler daycare room.
*Responsibilities:*
· Maintain a nurturing, orderly, predictable and safe classroom and center environment
· Assist with the planning and implementation developmentally appropriate activities for both inside and outside (weather permitting) the classroom and that promote the physical, intellectual, social, cultural and emotional well-being of the children
· Maintain awareness of and responsibility for the ongoing activity of all children in the room at all times
· Actively engage with children through conversation and play at all times of the day, in a way that is developmentally appropriate and on their level (e.
g.
, on the floor)
· Complete all daily functions of the classroom, including, but not limited to, setting up of activities, feeding, toileting, and cleaning
· Utilize positive behavior management strategies for effective functioning of the daycare room
· Develop professional, positive, and productive relationships with children, families, agency staff, visitors, outside agencies, and the general public
· Express a supportive and caring demeanor to relate sensitively to children, families, and program staff
· Assist the lead Infant/Toddler Daycare Teacher to monitor children’s development with periodic developmental assessments, and to identify any concerns about development that may arise
· Communicate effectively with parents with regular feedback regarding their children, through daily contact, written correspondence, and/or parent conferences
· Complete paperwork in a timely manner as required for OCFS Daycare regulations and program procedures, including health monitoring and attendance
· Cooperate with other staff members to maintain standards of professionalism throughout the center
· Attend training/conferences for continuing professional development
· Follow all State Education regulations and OCFS Daycare licensing regulations, as well as Elmcrest program policies and procedures
· Perform additional duties as assigned by the Early Education Program Administrator
*Qualifications:*
High school diploma or equivalency required
Ability to present with warmth, nurturing and kindness a necessity
Knowledge of child development helpful
Knowledge of OCFS Daycare regulations helpful
*Essential Job Qualifications:*
· Ability to lift 50 pounds without assistance.
* Ability to sit, squat, crouch and stand for elongated periods of time
* Ability to lift arms over head in upward reaching motion
* Ability to walk up and downstairs up to several times per day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $16.
33 per hour
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Dental insurance
* Employee assistance program
* Employee discount
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
* Parental leave
* Professional development assistance
* Referral program
* Tuition reimbursement
* Vision insurance
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Education:
* High school or equivalent (Required)
Work Location: In person
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