Preschool Teacher - Infant

About the company

Our director started the centre in 1995 and still works in a classroom some days. Every family gets a daily sheet on meals, naps and diapers. Founded in 1995, we now have 12 employees. CPR, first aid and state training hours are covered.

We are adding a Preschool Teacher - Infant to our Infant team. Free or reduced tuition for your own children, paid planning time and CDA support.

What you'll be doing

• Communicate with families daily through Brightwheel, Procare or Tadpoles.
• Arrange the classroom and learning centres to meet licensing and accreditation standards.
• Supervise children at all times and maintain required ratios.
• Clean and sanitize toys, tables and surfaces on schedule.
• Plan and lead age-appropriate activities in literacy, math, art, music and outdoor play.
• Complete daily health checks and incident reports.
• Mentor assistant teachers and float staff in the room.
• Follow licensing regulations, emergency drills and medication procedures.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in a licensed child care centre preferred.
• Paediatric CPR and first aid, or willingness to complete within 30 days.
• Comfortable using a tablet app for check-ins and parent updates.
• Knowledge of child development and positive guidance.
• Reliable and on time. Ratios depend on it.
• Clear complete background check and fingerprinting.

Pluses

• Experience with Creative Curriculum or HighScope.
• Head Start or state Pre-K program background.

Schedule: Year-round centre, closed major holidays

Benefits

• Flexible remuneration plan.
• Private health insurance.
• Training budget.
• Overtime paid.
• Paid training.

Start: Immediately.

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