Infant Teacher

Infant Teacher The Northstar Infant Teacher nurtures, cares for, and teaches our youngest students while creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Key Responsibilities - Implement the Company-provided curriculum, including instruction across ten learning domains, by preparing written, age-appropriate lesson plans on a weekly basis. - Adapt and implement lesson plans to meet the individual developmental and learning levels of each child through observation, listening, and formal and informal assessments. - Interact with children and model socially appropriate behavior in the classroom and on the playground. - Develop and participate in physical activities that require frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting. - Conduct regular classroom observations and formal and informal assessments based on the age-appropriate interests and developmental needs of children. - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by: - Following all Company procedures related to injuries and accidents. - Communicating potential hazards or injuries to students, staff, and/or the Director. - Completing assigned safety checklists. - Ensuring attendance is accurately completed and used throughout the day. - Report suspected child abuse or neglect to the appropriate child protective agencies or child abuse hotlines as required by law. - Regularly use digital technology as part of classroom instruction and activities. - Provide daily written and verbal feedback to parents regarding their child's social and intellectual development. - Conduct parent conferences twice annually. - Attend all required in-person staff training sessions and meetings as directed by the School Director. - Treat every child with respect and dignity by recognizing and supporting each child's unique background, abilities, interests, and individual style and pace of learning, including children with disabilities. - Create and maintain an intellectually stimulating and age-appropriate classroom environment through creative displays, including student artwork, crafts, documentation of learning, bulletin boards, and digital technology. - Open and/or close the assigned classroom as needed. - Complete daily attendance visually and in writing. - Maintain classroom cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash. - Participate in TRS or accreditation goals and complete associated classroom requirements, when applicable. - Coach and provide positive direction to other team members and delegate classroom tasks as needed to accomplish classroom objectives. Minimum Job Qualifications - Must meet all applicable state licensing requirements for education. - Must meet all education and experience standards and requirements established by the state and applicable accreditation agency. - Must be teacher-qualified according to applicable state requirements. - Ability to coach others, provide positive direction, and delegate tasks effectively. - At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center preferred. - Must be able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in English.