The Early Childhood Teacher will you will be responsible for maintaining our high quality program and services offered, be able to creatively and positively instruct curriculum as outlined by the Childcare Center Director, as well as represent the business positively and professionally.

Infant and toddler teachers supervise, educate, and inspire children every day. Very young children need an enormous amount of care and attention to learn and develop appropriately. Infant and toddler teachers look after children, help them to learn and socialize, and supervise their play and activities. Infant and toddler teachers lead the educational and social development of these young children in varying working environments.

This position might interest you if you are someone who is:

• Highly organized and ability to multi-task
• Works well in stressful situations
• Loving and caring individual who has a strong desire to help infants reach developmental milestones
• Excellent communication skills
• State registered with Idaho STARS and current background check preferred
• Reliable and punctual
• Team player
• Patience, creativity, and enthusiasm are required
• Must be flexible and capable of performing all aspects of childcare including feeding, changing, cleaning, and diapering to ensure high quality care is provided at all times
• Desires full time employment

Qualifications

• High School or equivalent required
• At least one year childcare experience preferred
• Ability to foster a bun and safe classroom environment conducive to learning
• Strong knowledge of child behavior and learning patterns
• Ability to work with children and remain friendly, calm, and patient at all times
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to set rules and guidelines for children to follow
• Solid organizational skills and ability to maintain a tidy and neat classroom
• Desire to educate young children

Duties and Responsibilities

• Establish and enforce rules of behavior for children in their classrooms
• Provide basic needs for children
• Provide tools and resources for children to use and explore during learning and play activities
• Adapt teaching methods and materials to meet the interests and learning styles of children
• Develop and maintain positive relationships with children and parents
• Manage classroom activities including lessons, play, breaks and meals
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom
• Help children reach developmental milestones
• Collaborate with others to implement lesson plans, develop curriculum and art project activities
• Encourage children to interact with each other to develop social skills
• Provide appropriate supervision for children at all times
• Maintain inventory system for classroom materials and supplies
• Facilitate various activities for children including songs, games

• First aid: Early Childhood Teachers must have a good knowledge of child safety requirements and be up-to-date on first aid protocol.
• Excellent communication skills: As a representative of the childcare facility, you must be an excellent communication skills and be able to communicate with parents regarding updates with their student(s)