Infant Teacher

Plumas District Hospital•Quincy, CA

32d•$21 - $27•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 and 3 completed semester units of infant care and enrolled in a 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.
Title 22 Regulations
Planning and implementing curriculum for children ages 0-5 years
Current principles and practices of early childhood education in a play-based, family centered program
Family inclusion and education
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
A 3% employer contribution
An 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
Discounted CareFlight/AirMedCare Network memberships
Shift differentials for eligible shifts and PDH-observed holidays