Infant Teacher (Christian Preschool)

LITTLE LAMBS

  • Tallahassee, Florida
  • 30+ days ago

    Highlights

    Responsive recruiter An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting. ​ Our facility seeks to: ​ Cultivate Faith: We strive to instill an enduring faith in God through Jesus Christ by incorporating Biblical principles, history, and values into our daily activities.

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    LocationTallahassee, Florida

    Description

    Responsive recruiter
    An infant teacher is responsible for providing a safe and nurturing environment for infants, focusing on their developmental needs through age-appropriate activities, close observation, and consistent routines, while also maintaining open communication with parents regarding their child's progress and well-being; key duties include feeding, changing diapers, implementing sensory play, fostering social interaction, and documenting developmental milestones within a classroom setting.

    Responsibilities of an infant teacher:
    • Child Development: Deep understanding of infant development stages to plan age-appropriate activities that stimulate cognitive, physical, social, and emotional growth. 
    • Classroom Management: Creating a safe and organized learning environment with clear feeding, sleeping, playtime, and transition routines. 
    • Observation and Assessment: Continuously observe infants to identify individual needs and developmental milestones and document progress through detailed records. 
    • Parent Communication: Maintaining open communication with parents through regular updates, conferences, and addressing any concerns about their child's development. 
    • Basic Care: Providing necessary care like feeding, changing diapers, dressing, and hygiene practices. 
    • Safety and Compliance: Adhering to all safety regulations and guidelines for infant care, including proper handling and supervision. 
    • Team Collaboration: Working effectively with other staff members to ensure consistent care and communication across the classroom. 

    Responsibilities 
    • Plan games and activities that are developmentally appropriate
    • Design a daily and weekly schedule
    • Provide basic care and caregiving activities
    • Evaluate children to ensure they are reaching developmental milestones
    • Communicate with parents and update them on their children’s activities
    RequiredQualifications
    • Previous experience as a daycare teacher or childcare provider ( DCF 45 HOURS)
    • Strong understanding of child development
    • Patient, kind, and nurturing
    • Excellent organizational, communication, and time management skills
    • First aid/CPR certified
    • Physical Ability: Ability to lift and hold infants, bend, kneel, and play on the floor. 
    Compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 per hour




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