The infant/preschool teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care & education for the children enrolled in his/her class. Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following: physical caregiving, developmental assessments, developing and following an age-appropriate curricular plan and lessons, maintenance of assigned physical facilities and facilitation of supportive relationships director, co-workers, parents, and students. The infant/toddler teacher is accountable for knowing and following all state licensing requirements, as well as the Texas Child Care Center Minimum Standards.
- Ensure the safety of each child enrolled in the class whether in the classroom, on the playground, or in common areas.
- Maintain regular observation and evaluation of children's development and progress as directed by administration.
- Maintain portfolio for each student.
- Complete weekly lesson plans, goals, and newsletters.
- Accept and maintain responsibility on a daily basis for the ordered arrangement. appearance, decor, and cleanliness of the learning environment of the classroom.
- Plan and implement age and developmentally appropriate classroom practices that will include the areas of physical, emotional, social and cognitive needs of the young children.
- Serve as a role model for the children in the areas of attitude, speech and actions on a daily basis.
- Treat each child with dignity and respect for his/her cultural background.
- Encourage children's development in the areas of building self-confidence, problem-solving, and taking responsibility for their actions.
- Interact with each child on a daily basis through circle time, centers, snacks, lunchtime, playground, free play, etc.
- Required to work an All-Year-Round schedule.
- Maintenance of assigned physical facilities.
- Monday-Friday schedule (or modified schedule to ensure completion of required hours)
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
Contract Renewal:
- Possible
COVID-19 Precaution(s):
- Remote interview process
- Personal protective equipment provided or required
- Temperature screenings
- Social distancing guidelines in place
- Virtual meetings
- Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
Hours per week:
- 10-19
- 20-29
- 30-39
Work Remotely
- No
This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:
- Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
- Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
- Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction
- High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $9.00 - $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 4 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
