Infant Teacher

Position Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• 5

  years

  experience

  in ECE programs,

• 24

  ECE units

  plus

  6 units in Infant/

  Toddler

  Development plus

  General Education units, AND/OR

• CTC Teacher Permit

• Teachers

  are required to

  work collegially as a team member with other center staff and respond positively to all management supervision and feedback.

• Solid working knowledge of Community Care Licensing requirements. California Department of Education requirements and of Industry “Best

  Practices

• Obtain and

  maintain

  certification of Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR as required by California State Licensing.

Desired qualifications:

• Proficient in written and spoken Spanish language skills desired, but not required.

Job Description

In cooperation with teaching team, plan and implement a variety of diverse, age-appropriate activities consistent with the philosophies of NBCC and Industry “Best Practices”. All activities and environmental set-up must meet the children’s individual developmental needs in their entirety (including social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, and physical development – including health and nutrition objectives as defined by NBCC’s Culture of Health). In accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act, this position is Full Time non-exempt compensation. Teachers must demonstrate the ability to work as a collegial team member with respect, trust, and professionalism with co-workers. The position is aligned with NBCC’s goals, philosophy, and agency’s objectives.

Position Requirements

• Adheres to all NBCC policies and procedures as mandated by Executive and/or Program Director.

• Maintain a safe,

  orderly,

  and inviting arrangement in all classrooms (including outside play areas) which compiles with NBCC’s best practices for classroom environments. Including the daily set-up of all classrooms and outdoor environment.

• In cooperation with the teaching team,

  maintain

  general housekeeping tasks (to provide

  and

  orderly, professional environment and

  atmosphere).

• Engage in regular self-assessment/goal setting and

  participate

  in

  timely

  evaluation of job performance with the Head Teacher and/or Site

  Supervisor.

• In cooperation with the Head Teacher,

  staff

  and/or Site Supervisor, obtain

  appropriate substitutes

  when ill, for vacation, and any other time off site for any

  reason.

• Attend all scheduled NBCC Staff Development

  Days.

• Attend and

  participate

  in regular staff meetings, planning

  meeting

  with Head Teacher

  and/or Site

  Supervisor.

• Participate in workshops,

  conferences,

  and other training sessions, which are

  deemed

  beneficial to professional goals and

  position.

• Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Assessments (DRDP) on children in cooperation with the teaching team.

• In cooperation with the Head Teacher and/or Site Supervisor conduct and

  participate

  in semi- annual parent/teacher conferences.

• Demonstrate professional demeanor at all

  times.

• In collaboration with the Head Teacher, and/or Site Supervisor and teaching team, implement specific child behavior plans, intervention

  and resource referrals.

• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and / ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive

  self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and

  staff.

Child Interaction

• Give warmth and positive attention to each and every child in the

  classroom.

• Recognize and consider each child in relationship to cultural and /ethnic background, as well as respond to each unique individual child with dignity and respect. Foster positive self-esteem through respectful interactions with children and

  staff.

• Practice positive re-enforcement and re-direction

  methods.

• Adheres to all CCL Personal Rights requirements.

  Children in childcare programs must not be subjected to corporal or unusual punishment, including yelling, spanking, humiliation, mental abuse, or punitive interference with daily living functions such as speaking, sleeping or toileting.

Program & Environmental Requirements

• In cooperation with all the teaching staff, maintain required supervision of children at all

  times (inside and outside) in accordance with California State Licensing regulations ratio standards.

• Assist

  teaching staff in

  maintaining

  a safe, orderly arrangement and inviting appearance in all classrooms (including outside play

  areas).

• In cooperation with staff, conduct the daily set-up of classrooms and outside play areas in

  an inviting fashion as to promote positive exploration and developmental

  progress.

• In cooperation with the teaching team,

  maintain

  classroom documents: daily meal

  counts, classroom rosters, and

  ouch

  reports.

• Report to the Head Teacher or Site Supervisor, in writing, all injuries incurred by children

  or staff.

• Develop meaningful relationships with parents through facilitation of open,

  responsive communication on a continual

  basis.

• Promptly direct any relevant feedback (positive or negative issues) to the Head Teacher

  and/or Site

  Supervisor.

• Noise level in the work environment is

  frequently

  loud.

• Will work outdoors and

  indoors.

• Will use computers, tablets, cell phone (if provided), and other office

  equipment.

• Will work alone and with other peers and

  supervisors.

Human Resources:

• Employee Rights (see Employee Handbook).

• Health screening as

  required

  in section 101216(g)

• Tuberculosis test & document as specified in section 101216(g).

• Criminal Record Clerance and/or criminal records exemption (DOJ, CACI & FBI).

• Valid Driver’s License (if transporting children).

• Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training (online).

• Employee Rights (

  Lic

  9052).

• Proof of Immunizations for MMR, Tdap & Flu.

• Current CPR & First Aid

Physical Requirements

• Health clearance by a

  physician.

• Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job

  including

  lifting up

  to 50 pounds, range

  of movement including squatting, bending, reaching,

  standing,

  and

  sitting.

• Proof of current Immunizations (Measles, Pertussis,

  Influenza).

• T.B. clearance within the past

  year.