Infant Teacher

Position Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

• 5 years experience in ECE programs,

• 12 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.

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