Infant Teacher

Plumas District Hospital • Quincy, CA

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Director of the Childcare Center, the Infant Teacher will be responsible for facilitating the day-to-day operations of the Infant Program. The Infant Teacher will monitor and ensure safety and program guidelines in their classroom, provide a safe, happy, and positive environment for all children, plan and implement all activities appropriate for children ages 0-18 months, complete DRDP assessments as needed, and communicate with parents daily.

Requirements

• 3 completed core semester units of early childhood education/development
• 3 completed semester units of infant care
• Enrolled in at least 2 semester units at a college until fully qualified or possess a teaching credential
• 6 months experience with children under age of 5 years
• Knowledge of Title 22 Regulations
• Knowledge of planning and implementing curriculum for children ages 0-5 years
• Knowledge of current principles and practices of early childhood education in a play-based, family centered program
• Knowledge of family inclusion and education
• Knowledge of completing observations related to the DRDP
• DOJ and FBI Fingerprint Clearance
• Eight (8) hours of Preventative Health and Safety Training within three (3) months of hire

Responsibilities

• Coordinates all aspects of the Infant Classroom, which includes ensuring compliance with Community Care Licensing, Title 22 Regulations, and all requirements pertaining to health, safety standards and emergency procedures of the site
• Supervises and provides feedback to teacher aides and classroom volunteers
• Participates in professional growth activities throughout the year, both self-initiated and Director initiated
• Researches, creates and implements age appropriate principles, practices, and curriculum for children ages 0-18 months
• Completes daily lesson plans, and updates lessons depending on specific goals for children in their care

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision plans
• PDH Employee Discount Program, which waives applicable deductibles and coinsurance for eligible services received at Plumas District Hospital
• Generous paid time off (PTO) accrual
• Paid leave for continuing education, bereavement, and jury duty
• Employer-sponsored retirement plans featuring: A 3% employer contribution
• Employer match of 50% of employee contributions, up to the plan maximum
• $20,000 in employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefit options, including additional life insurance, long-term disability insurance for full-time employees, and identity theft protection
• Potential loan-forgiveness opportunities for eligible healthcare professionals
• Educational and career-development support, including Certified Medical Assistant training, an LVN-to-RN step-up program, and tuition reimbursement
• Paid sick leave, with five days awarded annually based on the employee’s anticipated work schedule
• Discounted rates at the PDH Child Care Center
• Competitive compensation
• The opportunity for all employees to contribute to an employer-sponsored retirement plan
• Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
• Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree