Kiddie Academy has an exciting opportunity for a patient, flexible and nurturing person to join us as an Infant/Toddler Teacher. You’ll bring a caring attitude, creative nature, and excellent communications and collaboration skills to our passionate team of child care professionals who make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families in our community every day.
essentials duties & responsibilities
- ensures the daily health, safety, and emotional well-being of all children.
- implement all policies, licensing regulations, and safety procedures.
- plans and leads engaging, developmentally appropriate lessons and activities that promote curiosity and exploration.
- supervises and supports children during all classroom and outdoor activities, including meals and transitions. must conduct name to face process at each transition
- maintains a clean, organized, and inviting classroom environment.
- completes required documentation such as attendance, daily reports, and incident forms.
- communicates regularly with families and conducts parent-teacher conferences.
- collaborates with and directs classroom support staff to ensure smooth daily operations.
- attend staff meetings, school events, and professional development as required.
- ensure classroom materials and equipment are properly used and maintained.
- assists with staffing coverage when needed to support classroom and academy operations.
- performs other related duties as assigned to support the overall success of the academy.
- must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. consistently throughout the workday.
qualifications
- associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood field is preferred
- must meet all requirements stipulated by the maryland state to qualify as a lead teacher for infant and toddler
- classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is must
- highly professional and dependable