Citizens Clubhouse Lead Infant Teacher

Citizens Health•Colby, KS

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Citizens Clubhouse is an onsite childcare center for Citizens Health associates, located on the hospital campus. We provide childcare for children ages 6 weeks to Kindergarten, Monday through Friday, from 5:30 am to 6:30 pm. The Lead Infant Teacher will provide safe care and education through all best practices, focusing on the physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development of children aged 6 weeks to 12 months. This role involves supervising and monitoring the safety of children at all times, adhering to KDHE regulations, and providing mentoring and coaching to other teachers.

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
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
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
Perform job duties in a manner that always protects children, coworkers, the organization and others from harm.