Infant Lead Teacher

Discovery Point - Mooresville•Mooresville, NC

7h•$18 - $20

About The Position

The Infant Lead Teacher instructs infants through activities aligned with the Discovery Point Connections curriculum to support their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth. The teacher establishes and maintains a safe, healthy, clean, and developmentally appropriate learning environment, provides attentive supervision and nurturing care, and works with families and center leadership to support each child’s needs. The role includes following applicable child care regulations and sanitary procedures, maintaining safe sleep practices, communicating with parents, attending required meetings and training, and completing annual state licensing training requirements.

Requirements

Must have a CDA or Associate degree.
Must have prior experience with infants.
Must be willing to obtain SIDS training.
Knowledge and understanding of current applicable child care regulations.
Excellent customer service skills.
Ability to problem solve and manage conflict.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Ability to work a flexible schedule consistent with operating hours and adapt hours to business needs.
Proficient in basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.
Ability to balance multiple priorities.
Demonstrates integrity, honesty, and professionalism.

Responsibilities

Instruct children in age-appropriate activities consistent with the curriculum and the Center’s and Company’s philosophy and goals.
Set up and maintain a safe, fun, clean, and age-appropriate classroom, including sanitizing classroom materials and restrooms.
Maintain interaction with children and provide superior visual supervision at all times, as required by Center and state regulations.
Follow sanitary procedures for diaper changes, potty learning, toys, and classroom sterilization.
Keep the classroom clean and ready for tours, and make it available to prospective families.
Treat children with dignity and respect, guide them positively, and teach them to respect themselves and others.
Consider each child’s background, talents, interests, learning style, and pace when providing developmentally appropriate activities.
Report injuries and accidents to Management immediately and complete necessary forms.
Participate in appropriate classroom and playground activities with children.
Plan and conduct parent conferences and provide daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.
Work with parents on infants’ feeding plans.
Maintain a safe sleep environment for each child and nurture and assist infants with Tummy Time.
Partner with the Center Director and/or Owner on parent follow-up and communication.
Maintain confidentiality of information about children and their families.
Report suspected abuse or neglect as required by state regulations.
Attend staff meetings, training sessions, meetings, and programs as requested by the Director and/or Owner.
Complete the annual state licensing training requirement.
Perform other duties as requested by the Director and/or Owner.