Job purpose

1. Provides childcare in a variety of programs, plans activities, implements the scheduled daily program, and assists the teachers in a variety of ways.

Duties and responsibilities

HEALTH & SAFETY

1. Helps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children and protects each from physical or emotional harm. This includes performing all tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.

2. Supervises children and ensures ratio is maintained at ALL TIMES

3. Helps with general housekeeping tasks including sanitizing toys, table tops, equipment and promoting healthy and hygienic habits.

4. Provides care for young children and infants, including changing diapers, feeding, and comforting

CCC CULTURE

1. Provides an environment where everyone can have a positive experience throughout the day.

2. Treats all children, families, and staff members with dignity and respect, and allow for individual differences.

3. Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

4. Maintain appropriate communication with staff, children, and families at all times. Maintain an open, warm and very professional relationship with all families.

CLASSROOM & ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. Maintains observation records and other required classroom logs correctly as directed by Lead Teacher.

2. Knows all health and emergency policies of the program and is ready to implement them if necessary.

3. Shows initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, the program, and the curriculum by sharing ideas and participating in available trainings.

4. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

5. Prepares and follows a curriculum based on developmentally appropriate practices that helps each child reach his/her fullest potential in all areas of development.

6. Supervises and interacts with children at all times; mealtimes, rest periods, diapering/restroom times, playtimes, and activity times.

Job purpose

1. Provides childcare in a variety of programs, plans activities, implements the scheduled daily program, and assists the teachers in a variety of ways.

Qualifications

1. High School Diploma

2. 90 Hrs. Certification (45 Hours of Child Growth & Development and at least (1) 45 Hr. Curriculum Course) OR Child Development Associate Credential

3. Must have some knowledge of early childhood education – course work or prior experience.

4. CPR Certification required within 2 months of date of hire.

5. Must pass a pre-employment criminal background check.

6. Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

7. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

8. Knowledge of child cognitive, social, and skills development methods and techniques.

9. Knowledge of play, reading, and quiet-time activities for children.

10. Child supervision & Classroom management skills.

11. Ability to provide basic nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children

12. Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children.

Working conditions

The work hours of staff vary widely, and hours are subject to change according to the Center’s needs. CCC is open year-round but observes 10 Federal Holidays a year. Full-time and part-time staff work together in staggered shifts to cover the entire day. Monthly staff Meetings are mandatory and paid.

Physical requirements

Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds as well as bend, sit and stand for up to 45 minutes at a time.

Direct reports

N/A

Job purpose

1. A Cradlerock Infant/Toddler Teacher has an understanding of RESPONSIVE CARE in theory as well as in practice and provides intentional experiences for children to develop. He/she maintains high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs.

2. A successful candidate is gentle and nurturing , he/she exhibits the patience needed to assist each infant/child to mature cognitively and assist in developing the children's social skills as they interact with each other. They also have the experience necessary to successfully and confidently communicate and partner with parents in support of each child’s development.

Duties and responsibilities

HEALTH & SAFETY

1. Helps to ensure the safety and welfare of the children and protects each from physical or emotional harm. This includes performing all tasks with an appropriate level of confidentiality.

2. Supervises children and ensures ratio is maintained at ALL TIMES. Take necessary steps to reduce and prevent accidents and/or illnesses by sanitizing toys, tables, and surfaces and promoting healthy and hygienic habits.

PLANNING, TEACHING and SCHEDULING

1. Creates weekly lesson plans that include activities and experiences that relate to the curriculum theme/unit and that are developmentally appropriate for the age and stage of development of the children.

CCC CULTURE/TEAMWORK

1. Provides an environment where everyone can have a positive experience throughout the day.

2. Treats all children, families, and staff members with dignity and respect, and allow for individual differences.

3. Maintain a professional attitude at all times.

1. Maintain appropriate communication with staff, children, and families at all times

CLASSROOM & ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

1. Maintains observation records and other required classroom logs correctly as directed by Program Director. Record management includes:

1. Recording observations

2. Collecting work samples

3. Utilizing developmental screening tools and multiple assessment methods

2. Knows all health and emergency policies and is prepared to implement

1. Takes initiative in the improvement of early childhood education, the program, and curriculum by sharing ideas and participating in available trainings

2. Prepares curriculum based and developmentally appropriate activities that help each child reach their fullest potential in all areas of development.

3. Engage in regular and professional communication with parents

1. Creates and distributes weekly lesson plans and monthly newsletters

2. Documents daily reports via tadpoles

3. Plans and schedules parent meetings, parent-teacher conferences

4. Plan, manage and communicate classroom events, classroom needs, and child progress

3. Maintains MSDE professional development requirements

1. Acquires continuing education training hours and MSDE Credential Level

2. Attends monthly staff meetings and in-service professional development trainings

3. Completes and files all required administrative forms on weekly basis

Qualifications

1. Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education OR Bachelor’s Degree in any field, Required

2. Minimum of three years of successful classroom teaching experience

3. Exceptional written and oral communication skills and the ability to work positively and cooperatively with others.

4. Must have some knowledge of early childhood education – course work or prior experience.

5. Child supervision & Classroom management skills

6. Proven experience and success in effective instruction and assessment.

7. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with Creative Curriculum, Developmentally Appropriate Practices, and MSDE Accreditation Standards

8. CPR Certification required within 2 months of hire date

Working conditions

The work hours of staff vary widely, and hours are subject to change according to the Center’s needs. CCC is open year-round but observes 10 Federal Holidays a year. Full-time and part-time staff work together in staggered shifts to cover the entire day. Monthly staff Meetings are mandatory and paid.

Physical requirements

Successful candidate must submit to post offer, pre-employment physical examination/medical history check. The ability to lift up to 40 pounds as well as bend, sit and stand for up to 45 minutes at a time.

Direct reports

Teacher’s Aide