Infant and Toddler Teacher

Description

Gretchen's House Child Care Centers are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Infant and Toddler Teacher to join our early childhood education team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to positively influence the development of young children in a nurturing and stimulating environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about early childhood education and committed to fostering a safe, engaging, and supportive space for infants and toddlers to learn and grow.

Benefits offered along with a generous amount of paid time off and paid holidays. Benefit options include:

• •Signing bonus - $1500 during first year of employment
• •Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• •401K matching contribution
• •Medical reimbursement
• •Short-term disability
• •Supplemental insurance options
• •Student Loan Repayment

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development

- Provide a safe, caring, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers

- Observe and assess children's progress, documenting developmental milestones and communicating with parents and guardians

- Foster positive relationships with children, encouraging exploration and independence

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment in compliance with licensing and safety standards

- Collaborate with team members and participate in ongoing professional development

• - Support families through regular communication and building strong partnerships
• Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience working with infants and toddlers in an educational or caregiving setting

- Early childhood education certification or relevant credentials preferred

- Strong understanding of child development principles, along with age-specific and special needs

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills- Ability to create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities

- Patience, compassion, and a genuine love for working with young children

- Knowledge of safety regulations and best practices in early childhood education

Regular work hours are 7:45-4:45, 8:00-5:00 and/or 8:15-5:15, Monday through Friday.

Join our vibrant team dedicated to nurturing the next generation. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and a commitment to creating a positive impact on children's lives.

Requirements

• •CDA, AA or BA in ECE or closely related field
• •HighScope certification preferred but not required/ training provided
• •Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children, co-workers and families
• •Sensitive to the individual needs of families
• •Ability to communicate with families effectively
• •Ability to supervise variety of staff
• •Knowledge of state licensing and NAEYC rules, regulations and standards
• •Knowledge of child development
• •Ability to provide appropriate guidance
• •Ability to seek supervision and use it constructively
• •Evidence of emotional maturity and stability
• •Ability to meet the physical requirements of the position
• •Evidence of sufficient judgment