Lead Infant Teacher

Arrive on time in appropriate attire Be familiar with and stay current on state child care regulations, local and federal regulatory agencies, Spring Hill Academy policies and procedures, and maintain compliance with all Comply with federally mandated universal precautions and infection control guidelines and procedures Direct all questions about the center concerning policy and procedures, federal, state, and local regulatory agencies to the Director or Assistant Director Know the procedures for fire and weather related emergencies Know procedures for the care of an injured or ill child Be aware of children with allergies Know child/staff ratio for your group of children Use the telephone in your classroom if you need assistance or have questions Greet each child and parent as they enter the classroom Establish and maintain good communication with parents Check all belongings of each child to ensure they are labeled with the child's first and last name Be ready and willing to discuss a child's progress or any concerns a parent may express Direct parents to front desk if medication is to be administered Follow daily schedule for bottle time Be attentive and responsive to infant's daily needs Work with each child to accomplish developmental milestones Request supplies needed for your class 7 days in advance Observe, record, and report infant development Keep decorations in your classroom up to date Follow the Steps for Diapering each time you change a child's diaper Follow the recommendations on the Cleaning Chart to properly sanitize and disinfect your classroom and equipment Crib/mat sheets and blankets should be changed once daily or more often if needed Keep Director or Assistant Director informed of needed structure or equipment repairs Follow the Spring Hill Academy Discipline Policy Report and document any infant's unusual behavior to Director or Assistant Director Report and document any suspected child abuse whether verbal, physical, sexual, or neglect to the Director, or Assistant Director Follow the Spring Hill Academy Policy concerning the time a child may remain in any equipment Follow the Spring Hill Academy Policy for bottle-feeding Send Accident and Incident reports to the front desk prior to the parent's arrival Children should be engaged in an activity while awaiting their parent's arrival Have children's personal items and Daily Report ready at the end of each day Greet each parent as they arrive to pick up their child Release children to authorized persons only Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Expected hours: No less than 30 per week Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Schedule: 4 hour shift 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location: In person