Infant Teacher
Job Description
About This Role
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Infant Teacher to join our exceptional team at Golden Path Academy. Our state-of-the-art facility is committed to excellence, and we offer a nurturing environment for children aged 12 months to 16 months. A successful candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills, a love for children, and a passion for instilling a love for learning. As a Lead Teacher, you will be responsible for designing and implementing engaging educational programs tailored to our curriculum, procedures, and initiatives.
What You'll Do
Join our amazing team as a Lead Teacher and provide top-notch developmental care and supervision to children at our center. You will create and maintain a safe, organized, and supportive learning environment that fosters positive relationships with children, co-teachers, and parents. Your role will involve modeling excellent childcare practices, establishing trust, and communicating effectively with parents through a school-provided application.
Other key responsibilities include:
- Developing engaging lesson plans that cater to the needs of our young learners
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and organized classroom environment
- Tracking individual child progress and preparing bi-annual progress reports
- Fostering positive relationships with parents and communicating effectively with them daily
Requirements
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Must have fulfilled a high school program or its equivalent
- And must meet *one* of the following:
- Have 48 semester hours of college credit, including 12 hours in child-related subjects, and one year of program experience
- Have a bachelor's degree in a child-related field
- Have 6 months of supervised program experience and 24 hours of approved training
- Have 3 months of program experience and an early childhood certificate or CDA
Nice To Haves
- A strong desire to grow and develop with our organization
- Enthusiasm and passion for working with children
- A collaborative and team-oriented approach
- A commitment to putting skills into action and making a meaningful impact
- Ambition and a drive to succeed in a dynamic environment
Benefits
After 90 day probation period.
- Health Care Coverage (offered 1st of the month following 30 days of employment)
- Dental
- Vison
- Long term/ short term disability
- Paid time off
