Teacher - Infant - Norcross Center

SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Teacher is responsible for ensuring the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team.  They assist with the planning and implementation of the curriculum.   

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:  

Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment 

1. Maintain safe and orderly learning environment. 

1. Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children. 

1. Help children maintain proper dental hygiene according to regulations. 

1. Post necessary health and safety information. 

1. Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance). 

1. Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean. 

1. Interact with children in activities they are supervising. 

1. Perform health checks on children daily. 

1. Perform daily classroom and playground safety checks and report deficiencies to Lead Teacher. 

1. Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures. 

Demonstrates Physical & Cognitive Competence 

1. Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities. 

1. Use equipment/materials to promote physical development. 

1. Provide balance between quiet/active learning activities. 

1. Involve children in planning and implementing activities. 

1. Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children. 

1. Plan and implement activities that promote the acquisition of number concepts. 

1. Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development. 

1. Consider outdoors as a part of the learning environment. 

1. Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities. 

1. Assist Lead Teacher with lesson plans on a daily basis. 

1. Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis. 

1. Use the results of assessments to plan activities for children based on their developmental level. 

1. Prepare activities ahead of time so materials are in order when needed and follow through with planned activities. 

1. Use knowledge of children’s developmental stages to plan age-appropriate activities. 

Supports Social and Emotional Development and Provides Positive Guidance 

1. Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop positive self-esteem. 

1. Plan and implement hands-on activities that develop social skills. 

1. Plan and implement culturally appropriate experiences. 

1. Use positive guidance techniques/strategies. 

1. Establish routines with smooth transition periods. 

1. Encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.). 

1. Greet children upon arrival and departure. 

1. Show each child affection and attention daily. 

1. Encourage children to problem solve, explore and discover. 

1. Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear etc.) and express them appropriately. 

1. Be willing to work with children with special needs and their families. 

Establishes Positive and Productive Relationships with Families 

1. Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner. 

1. Take time to explain classroom activities and projects to parents. 

1. Provide verbal and/or written communication to parent’s daily regarding child’s activities. 

1. Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages. 

1. Plan and conducts home and/or personal visits. 

1. Promote communication with parents through Procare, progress notes, monthly newsletters, and parent conferences.