Infant Teacher

Northstar Preschools•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Northstar Infant Teacher nurtures, cares for, and teaches the youngest students while creating a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment. The role uses a company-provided curriculum and age-appropriate lesson plans, adapting instruction to each child's developmental level and individual needs. The teacher supports children's learning and well-being, communicates with families, maintains classroom safety and cleanliness, and works with other team members to meet classroom objectives.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state licensing requirements for education.
Meet education and experience standards and requirements established by the state and applicable accreditation agency.
Be teacher-qualified according to applicable state requirements.
Ability to coach others, provide positive direction, and delegate tasks effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of experience in a licensed childcare center.

Responsibilities

Implement the Company-provided curriculum across ten learning domains and prepare written, age-appropriate lesson plans weekly.
Adapt and implement lesson plans to match each child's developmental and learning level through observation, listening, and formal and informal assessments.
Interact with children and model socially appropriate behavior in the classroom and on the playground.
Develop and participate in physical activities requiring frequent standing, kneeling, bending, stooping, and lifting.
Conduct regular classroom observations and formal and informal assessments based on children's age-appropriate interests and developmental needs.
Maintain a safe and healthy learning environment by following Company procedures for injuries and accidents, communicating potential hazards or injuries, completing safety checklists, and ensuring attendance is accurately completed and used throughout the day.
Report suspected child abuse or neglect to appropriate child protective agencies or hotlines as required by law.
Regularly use digital technology as part of classroom instruction and activities.
Provide parents daily written and verbal feedback about their child's social and intellectual development.
Conduct parent conferences twice annually.
Attend required in-person staff training sessions and meetings as directed by the School Director.
Treat every child with respect and dignity by recognizing and supporting their unique backgrounds, abilities, interests, and individual learning styles and pace, including children with disabilities.
Create and maintain an intellectually stimulating, age-appropriate classroom environment using creative displays such as student artwork, crafts, learning documentation, bulletin boards, and digital technology.
Open and/or close the assigned classroom as needed.
Complete daily attendance visually and in writing.
Maintain classroom cleanliness, including sweeping, mopping, and disposing of trash.
Participate in TRS or accreditation goals and complete associated classroom requirements, when applicable.
Coach and positively direct other team members and delegate classroom tasks as needed to accomplish classroom objectives.