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.