Infant/Toddler Teacher
Princeton, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Occupation
Education and Training
Specialty
Teacher
Location
19141 , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job Description
Last Update:
4/15/23
We are looking for a qualified Infant Teacher to prepare small children for preschool by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements of life. A infant teacher must have a great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
Responsibilities
Develop a careful and creative program suitable for infants
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
Track childrens progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the childrens background and psyche
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
Proven experience as a Infant Teacher
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and infant methods
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
Excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to act as mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Certification in child CPR
BSc/BA in education or relevant field
Valid licence to practice profession
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:Mask Required
Experience:
Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Responsibilities
Develop a careful and creative program suitable for infants
Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
Track childrens progress and report to parents
Communicate with parents regularly to understand the childrens background and psyche
Collaborate with other educators
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards
Skills
Proven experience as a Infant Teacher
Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and infant methods
Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
Excellent communication and instructional skills
Ability to act as mediator between children
Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
Certification in child CPR
BSc/BA in education or relevant field
Valid licence to practice profession
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Employee discount
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
COVID-19 considerations:Mask Required
Experience:
Teaching: 2 years (Preferred)
Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
Child Development Associate Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person