Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Summary Infant Toddler Teacher
Under the Center Director/Assistant Director/Site Coordinator, the Infant Toddler Teacher provides
effective instructional strategies that are developmentally appropriate for ages 6 weeks to 3 years old.
Through classroom management, providing a classroom environment that is nurturing, supportive, and
positive. Curriculum and environment are tied to learning outcomes, assessments, evaluations, and
ongoing communication with parents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Models language, interactions, positive behavior and guidance strategies to ensure high quality
teaching and learning.
• Plans and implements a curriculum that is responsive to children’s individual needs, interests
and developmental levels, while fostering academic readiness
• Organizes own time and resources to ensure all materials are ready so the curriculum/lesson
plan is implemented appropriately and according to plan.
• Establishes and maintains a clean, safe and effective environment by following all health and
safety rules for the center, in conjunction with state, federal, NAEYC and One Hope United’s
health and safety guidelines.
• Appropriately cares for equipment so the equipment is safe, clean and accessible to children.
• Always supervises children by sight and sound
• Responsible for weekly completion of TSG GOLD
• Schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year, once in the fall and
once in the spring.
• Communicates regularly with families in order to develop effective partnerships.
• Provides opportunities for families to volunteer and participate in classroom activities.
• Completes all required paperwork so that paperwork is well-written, thorough and completed in
a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to follow One Hope United’s Culture of
Respect, in conjunction with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Actively participates in meetings and assists in planning center-wide activities.
• Completes a minimum of 20/30 hours of professional development training hours annually,
through participation in staff meetings, in-service days, workshops and conferences.
• Maintain a log of professional development training hours in Gateways.
• Pursues and achieves applicable ECE Credential and requirements for local funding sources,
i.e. paraprofessional license.
• Assist children with daily activities (feeding, diapering, and hand washing).
• Provide primary caregiving for the children in the classroom.
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events.

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LOS – Salary/Hourly – Grade – Date HR Approved

• Be responsible for completing daily sheets and daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping,
and diaper changing (per center policy).

Qualifications
Education/Credentials: AA of Higher Preferred or 30 Credits in ECE,
however 6 ECE Credits is all that is required, per
DCFS.
Pursues and achieves applicable Gateways
credential or completes required ECE Level 1
training that meets CCAP requirements.
Willingness to achieve Infant/Toddler Credential
Level 3 or Higher dependent upon center need.

Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for
auto insurance.

Required Skills
1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand
software application skills as necessary
2. Ability to work as part of a professional team and effectively supervise staff
3. Excellent organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks well
4. Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
5. Ability to analyze and interpret data to improve operational strategy
6. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
7. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with public and parents
8. Ability to reflect on one’s professional growth and development and create goals for personal
improvement

Physical Demands & Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The job requires standing for long periods of
time, as well as stooping, squatting, and running. The employee must be able to walk, squat/kneel, sit
on floor, see, hear, and speak with children to ensure children’s health and safety. The employee is
occasionally required to lift items up to 40 pounds.

The employee works in a child development center with noise levels that range from moderate to high.
Duties are performed inside with climate control and outdoors with varied weather conditions
(depending on season). This position performs tasks that involve possible exposure to communicable
diseases, blood, body fluids or tissues.

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