Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher

Reports to
:
Childcare Coordinator

The Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for children aged 1-3 years, focusing on their physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.

• Has received Jesus Christ as his/her personal Savior.
• Believes the Bible is God’s Word and standard for faith and daily living.
• Is a Christian role model in attitude, speech, and actions toward others. This includes being committed to God’s Biblical standards for sexual conduct.
• Is a member in good standing at a local, evangelical church which is in agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Shows by example the importance of Scripture study and memorization, prayer, witnessing, and unity in the Body of Christ.
• Is in whole-hearted agreement with the school’s Statement of Faith and Christian philosophy of education.
• Supports school’s mission, vision, and core values.

• Must be able to communicate well with students, staff, and parents.
• Skill in organizing and implementing classroom management and corrective student management.
• Shows a commitment to each student with unique backgrounds and characteristics; is enthusiastic and enjoys working with students.
• Listens well to others and demonstrates excellent verbal and written communications skills.
• Is a positive example in appearance, posture, language, etc.
• Presents a positive representation to students, parents, and the community.
• Maintains confidentiality.
• Welcomes counsel and constructive critique.
• Ability to interact appropriately in potentially volatile situations.

• Reflects the purpose of the school which is to honor Christ in every activity.
• Models in speech, actions, and attitude, a consistent daily walk with Jesus.
• Encourages students to accept God’s gift of salvation and supports their growth in Christian faith.
• Follows the pattern of problem-solving described in Matthew 18:15-35 in resolving conflicts involving students, parents, administration, and staff.

• Maintain and facilitate all Oregon state childcare requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of all school policies and procedures.
• Reports illegal activities, questionable or unsafe conditions or problems with security to the Administrative Team or Childcare Coordinator.
• Provide care and meeting basic essential needs of infants, such as feeding, diaper changes, and general cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow all Childcare Center procedures and guidelines in relation to toileting/diaper changing and preparation of meals and bottles.
• Be punctual for each scheduled shift.
• Take proper attendance each day.
• Supervise outdoor activities, games and recess.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, and cognitive growth and monitor each child’s progress and development, adjusting activities as needed to meet individual needs.
• Consistent and frequent activity tracking for all children and documenting activities using online platform.
• Ensure a safe and clean classroom where toddlers can explore and learn. Clean and secure Childcare Center classrooms at night by following a list of closing procedures.
• Keep Childcare Center Coordinator informed of any issues that may arise.
• Demonstrates commitment to each student and manifests, by words and example, a Christian role model to students both in and out of school, maintaining a caring professional relationship.
• Considers all spiritual leadership functions to be a vital responsibility of this position.
• Attends school events, trainings, and in‑services as assigned by school Principal or Coordinator and completes all trainings and background screenings by due date as assigned by Head of…