Citizens Clubhouse Lead Infant Teacher

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

21d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing safe care and education to infants, focusing on their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development. The Lead Infant Teacher will supervise and monitor the safety of children at all times, adhere to KDHE regulations, and provide mentoring and coaching to other teachers. This role involves facilitating open communication, organizing facility events, managing administrative tasks such as record-keeping for children and staff, and handling parent billing. The Lead Teacher will also complete Director and hospital managerial requirements as needed.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required.
Self-starter who takes initiative, is open minded and a team player.
Maintain a positive attitude with good energy including during stressful days.
Adhere to all state regulations.
Create a nurturing environment.
Create a safe environment.
Be knowledgeable in infant development.
Have an understanding of behavior management.
Create a positive, supportive working atmosphere.
Display integrity and accountability.
Accept and respond to constructive criticism and suggestions and strive for self-improvement.
Adhere to organization policies and procedures.
Arrive at work on time and when scheduled.
Demonstrate flexibility, initiative and ingenuity in performing job tasks.
Demonstrate professional conduct and maintain professional appearance.
Demonstrate behavior that reflects the image of the institution.
Embrace the hospital's core values of Service to Others, Quality, Teamwork, Respect and Viability in a manner that always makes our children feel well cared for and personally cared about.
Perform job duties in a manner that always protects children, coworkers, the organization and others from harm.
Engage in a type of teamwork and interpersonal skill that always promotes the success and sense of well-being of every associate touched by any decision made or actions taken.
Demonstrate an eagerness for learning and personal growth that keeps pace with an environment that is constantly evolving.
Conduct oneself in a manner that serves as a role model of competence and caring for all associates and children.

Responsibilities

Supervise and monitor safety of children at all times
Follow and enforce KDHE regulations and guidelines at all times
Provide mentoring and coaching to all teachers
Provide constructive criticism in a positive manner
Provide positive solutions and strategies to settle disputes
Facilitate open communication throughout the facility
Help organize classroom parties, meet and greets, and celebrations
Organize tours of facility and interviewing of teachers
Any additional duties as required to fulfill the needs of the childcare center
Keep records of children’s required paperwork and immunization records
Organize Parent bills via HiMama and Keep detailed records of income and expenses
Keep records of teacher’s required paperwork and yearly trainings
Complete all Director requirements as needed
Complete all managerial requirements through the hospital as needed