Infant Lead Teacher

**Benefits** Dental Health Insurance Vision Insurance PTO Mental Health Days Holiday Pay ***REQUIREMENTS*** 90 Hour Infant & Toddler Certification OR CDA in Infant and Toddler Basic Health and Safety Certification Breast Feeding ADA 9 Hour Communication OR 3 college credits in any class Should you have all/most of the requirements listed above, we would love to interview you! Are you interested in joining a team who sets the bar high for our students? Here at Heaven Sent Early Learning Center, we strive to leave no child behind! If you care about the education of our children, we would love to hire you on our team. We are looking for a qualified Infant and Toddler Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. Infant and Toddler teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education. Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Track children’s progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.50 - $20.00 per hour Benefits: Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Education: High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: ADA Certification (Required) Breast Feeding Certification (Required) Basic Health & Safety Training Certification (Required) CPR/First Aid Certification (Required) 90 Hour Infant and Toddler Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person