Older Infant & Toddler Teacher (12-18 mo.)

Job Summary

 Teachers promote the value of equity through culturally responsive teaching and meet any special needs of children in an inclusive classroom setting.

Job Duties

• Maintains an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and make decisions with confidence.
• Supportive interactions with children that express verbal recognition and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children's behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common use areas and playgrounds.
• Understands and observes all rules and regulations for local and state regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children, including 
  • required annual professional development hours on the topics specified,
  • Maintaining CPR and First Aid certification
  • Childcare Minimum Standards, 
  • NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice 
  • NAEYC Code of Ethics
  • Texas Rising Star
• Assesses each child's developmental progress and needs on an ongoing basis.
• Sets an example for children with an attitude of positive communication, problem solving, openness, patience, and firmness.

• Lives the Open Door values of Equity, Village, Child-led and Play to ensure that the classroom and school atmosphere is one of welcome and support to all children and families. 

• Maintain direct communication daily with parents and families to provide updates in person, via class newsletters and electronically through Brightwheel.
• Implement approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with emergent curriculum practices, including activities that promote gross + fine motor development, cognitive, social and emotional development, and multi-cultural experiences. 
• Conducts regular parent-teacher conferences and utilizes Teaching Strategies Gold assessment on specific developmental skills and goals.
• Collaborate effectively with staff at all levels of the organization.
• Maintain accurate documentation related to classroom activities, including accident reports and emergency forms.
• Attends required staff meetings and training days.
• Participate in and support program activities, community initiatives and fundraising events as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical/Mental Requirements

• Evenings and weekends as needed.
• Must be able to lift up to 40-50 pounds, including children and educational equipment.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma
• CPR + First Aid childcare experience.
• Knowledge of the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
• Demonstrated highly effective organizational, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Strong commitment to building positive relationships with families and children.
• Ability to  meet any special needs of children in care including placements,
  therapeutic exercises, and meetings with parents and therapists as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's degree
• Child Development Associate Certification 
• College credits in early childhood development and at least one year of prior child care experience.
• Experience serving children with special needs.

Job Type: Full time (schedule as assigned)

Pay: Commensurate with experience + education

Benefits for full-time (30+ hrs/week): 

• Paid time off - vacation, sick leave, and holidays 
• Health insurance
• Disability insurance - fully paid by employer
• Life insurance - fully paid by employer
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance