Day Care Teacher - Part Time

Little Sprouts Day Care Inc•San Luis Obispo, CA

7d•$18 - $20

About The Position

The part-time Infant/Toddler Teacher cares for, supervises, and manages a classroom of children ages 5 months to 3 years in accordance with Little Sprouts’ goals and curriculum. The teacher develops and carries out daily activities, evaluates their effectiveness, supports children’s development, ensures their safety and well-being, communicates with families, and contributes to the center’s overall operation. The position reports to the Center Director and Assistant Director. Little Sprouts is an early care and education program serving children ages 5 months to 3 years through age-appropriate programming. Its stated goals include supporting each child’s individual developmental needs, pursuing professional development, building connections among families and the wider community, and cultivating sustainable environmental choices and business practices to create a healthy environment for children and teachers.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
High school graduate or GED.
12 core semester units in early childhood education/development or an appropriate age-level program curriculum.
3 units in infant care.
6 months of experience working in a licensed child-care center.
CPR/First Aid certification.
Cleared fingerprints.
Up-to-date immunizations.
Completed Mandated Reporter Training certification.
Warm and supportive attitude toward working with children and families; reliability and reachability; flexibility with assignments and program changes; and willingness to accept supervision to improve performance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Physically able to perform the job of a teacher of young children.
Ability to develop trusting relationships with children and adults, maintain confidentiality, treat children, parents, and staff with dignity and respect, and contribute to teamwork and good communication.
Knowledge and experience working with infants and toddlers and of basic child development.
Knowledge of age-appropriate activities and ability to adapt routines and schedules to take advantage of nurturing and teachable moments.
Knowledge of safety issues, communicable disease management, control and prevention, and basic first aid.
Patience, ability to remain calm under pressure, and ability to move and react quickly in emergencies.
Time-management, organization, and parent-communication skills.

Responsibilities

Carry out child-care routines promptly, hygienically, and in accordance with child development principles, including diapering, hand washing, meals, naps, and transitions.
Plan and deliver a child-development program that meets each child’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual needs and follows Little Sprouts’ curriculum.
Maintain children’s safety through constant supervision, safe classroom arrangements and equipment, fire drills, and other emergency procedures.
Operate the classroom in compliance with child-care licensing standards and the Little Sprouts Infant/Toddler Center Employee and Policy Handbook.
Create a welcoming, friendly, and cooperative environment for children and families.
Provide experiences that encourage individual expression through conversation, play, and creativity, including language stimulation and daily activities such as sing-alongs, art projects, sensory exploration, and outdoor stimulation.
Maintain confidentiality of staff, children, and families.
Assist in training new staff and volunteers; set a positive example and speak to children without yelling or derogatory comments.
Communicate with parents through daily contacts and scheduled conferences, sharing information about children’s experiences and promoting parent-child relationships.
Maintain written records to evaluate each child.
Welcome children and parents warmly each morning.
Display children’s creative work on bulletin boards and change displays monthly when age appropriate.
Provide individualized daily care to infants and toddlers, including diapering every two hours and feeding on demand.
Observe children for signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs and report concerns immediately to the Director.
Use equipment and supplies safely and conscientiously, keeping the physical environment clean and orderly.
Inspect the site and equipment for safety hazards and take corrective action or inform the Director to prevent injuries.
Participate in staff meetings and share information gained through workshops and professional reading.
Work as part of a team to maintain continuity and quality across the center’s classrooms.
Supervise assistants, give instructions, and delegate duties professionally.
Learn the current curriculum and implement its practices in the classroom.