Child Care Teacher; Infant, Toddler SA

Job Summary

The Teacher helps the lead teachers in all areas of the learning process so that the children have a successful learning experience. Shares all responsibilities with the lead teacher; not responsible for lesson planning.

• Works when scheduled; follows attendance policies including maintaining child/teacher ratio
• Arrives to work on time
• Gives ample notice for absences
• Dresses appropriately for position; neat appearance & follows dress code
• Maintains confidentiality concerning children/families/staff information
• Maintains professional working relationships with other staff members
• Works as a team player with flexibility (within classroom, pod, & center)
• Maintains positive and open relationship with office/administrative staff
• Follow lead teacher directions/responsibilities as given
• Accepts constructive criticism
• Is familiar with and follows center policies
• Has an overall positive attitude

• Presents a friendly and warm demeanor
• Gets down on the floor/same level with the children
• Shows respect for individuals
• Promotes positive self-esteem in communications
• Avoids labeling of children
• Reinforces positive behavior
• Sensitive to children’s moods; adjusts standards when children are fatigued or over-stimulated
• Speaks to children regularly using positive phrases and tone; limits the use of “no,” “don’t,” “stop” (ex: “Blocks are for building” vs. “Stop throwing blocks”)
• Good sanitary practices (handwashing for self and children, clean faces, clean diapers, etc.)

• Follows classroom schedule
• Implements lesson plans following center requirements when Lead Teacher is absent
• Uses learning centers in the classroom in appropriate ways
• Provides a variety of activities/materials for children at any given time (allows for choices)
• Reads to children in small groups and individually
• Maintains a clean, safe, and presentable classroom
• Is aware of safety & health precautions for children
• Facilitates thoughtful, orderly transitions
• Displays patience; deals with the act - not the child in disciplinary situations; uses logical consequences
• Assists daily with snack, meal, and naptimes
• Assists daily with diapering and toileting of children
• Assists daily with classroom chores including washing and disinfecting tables, washing dishes, sweeping, mopping, cleaning classroom toilet, washing classroom windows/doors, gathering the garbage, and cleaning the classroom sinks

• Listens and responds appropriately to parents/families
• Seeks partnership with families
• Greets families by name and with a smile
• Communicates with details of a child’s day (not just “he/she had a good day”)
• Is available and approachable with parents/families
• Is tactful when discussing difficult situations

• Attends regular staff meetings
• Meets or exceeds State requirements in fulfilling continuing education hours
• Follows State regulations in the classroom
• Seeks additional educational improvement opportunities based on skill base
• Uses new instructional strategies

Education: High School Diploma

Experience and/or Training: Child care experience preferred

Licenses/Certificates: Introduction to the Childcare Profession completed;
Skills and Strategies for the Child Care Teacher completed; complete Abusive Head Trauma Certification when hired; complete Mandated Reporter Training when hired; complete CPR/AED Certification within 3 months of hire

Technology/Equipment: Cell phone

Education: Some College preferred

Experience and/or Training: Same as above

Licenses/Certificates: Same as above

Technology/Equipment: Same as above

• Sit or stand for extended periods of time.
• Speak and hear communications.
• Occasionally lift or move up to 30 pounds.
• May be required to work hours outside of the typical workday.
• Organizational skills for the generation of detailed reports, documentation, etc.
• Ability to interact professionally with parents and staff.

Can be noisy with children’s voices. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an…