Early Childhood - Infant Teacher

Summary Provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills.
Duties Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; creates lesson plans, implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from birth to two years old.
Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.
Plans and prepares classroom setting; oversees safety and educational programs; supervises children in the classroom; provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors.
Interacts with children in a warm, calm, unhurried manner.
Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline.
Maintains a safe, clean, pleasant environment indoors & outdoors Maintains confidentiality in all instances.
Interacts with parents and community groups; maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships.
Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development; completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.
Leads, guides, and trains staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work.
General knowledge of nutrition, health and first aid Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements Bachelor?s degree, Associates Degree, CDC or working towards college level hours in Early Childhood Education and/or certification or related field General knowledge and support of the Catholic Church Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, Google and the ability to effectively utilize School information Systems Obtain and maintain current adult, child & infant CPR and First Aid Certification Good health as confirmed by a physician?s statement; immunizations current Complete Archdiocese Safe Environment Program Strong written and oral communication skills Proven time management and organizational skills with attention to detail Ability to take direction from administration Benefits Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance Vacation and Sick Paid Time Off Flexible Spending Account 403 B Retirement Plan