Summary: St. Gregory Charger Tot Early Learning Program is seeking a full-time Infant Teacher. The development center is licensed through Texas Department of Family and Protective Services.

Reports to: Center Director

Essential Job Duties:

• Direct daily classroom activities using positive guidance techniques.
• Greet children and parents in a warm and friendly manner upon arrival each morning.
• Plan and implement lesson plan activities and experiences that are developmentally appropriate.
• Operate the classroom in compliance with the state licensing.
• Evaluate each child’s progress regularly, maintaining written records.
• Contribute to the operation of the center by participating in staff meetings and sharing information gained through attendance at workshops and professional reading.
• Assess each child’s level of development and developing short and long range goals for each child, while planning daily activities based on the set goals.
• Respond quickly to children’s different and personal needs, verbal and non-verbal cues, temperament, abilities, and culture.
• Plan, implement, and supervise appropriate curriculum for the children providing experiences in all areas, such as art, music, reading, science, math, etc., and meet timelines set by the director.
• Plan, implement, and supervise activities which promote healthy development of children in all areas – physical and motor, cognitive and language, and social and emotional.
• Review and carry out health plans and or allergy action plans for any special diets, allergies, medication administration, etc.
• Provide direct supervision, training, guidance, leadership, and technical assistance to the assigned assistant toddler teacher, if applicable.
• Ensure child care routines are carried out in a manner that prompt, hygienic, and are consistent with good child development practices. This includes routines related to hand washing, eating, napping, outside play, and transitioning between activities.
• Communicate with parents and families regarding their child’s day.
• Maintain confidentiality of child and family information at all times.
• Maintain written records of child’s progress or accident/incident reports.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report them immediately to the Director.
• Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping physical environment clean and orderly.
• Inspect the school site and equipment for potential safety hazards; taking corrective action or informing the Director to prevent injuries.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED; must be 18 years of age.
• One year of experience in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers in a developmentally appropriate environment.
• Child Development Associate credential preferred, but not required.
• Infant and child CPR and First Aid.