Lead Infant Teacher
Amazing Explorers Academy
Location
New York
Salary
$16 - $21 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Lead Infant Teacher is responsible for providing loving and responsive care to infants, ensuring their safety and developmental needs are met by implementing the AEA curriculum through engaging activities. Key duties include maintaining classroom appearance, completing necessary paperwork like daily notes and accident reports, and communicating growth and improvement areas to parents through formal meetings.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess a CDA or higher qualification in Early Childhood Education, along with 45 hours of relevant training. Required attributes include classroom teaching experience in an accredited facility, a pleasant and friendly demeanor, an outgoing personality, and being highly professional and dependable.
Job description
- The Lead Infant Teacher will provide loving and responsive care to our youngest learners, ensuring their safety, comfort, and developmental needs are met in a warm and stimulating environment.
- The teacher is responsible for implementing the AEA curriculum and engaging in developmentally appropriate activities.
- The teacher will inspire young minds, fostering a love for learning.
- Collaborate with a supportive team to create a positive and enriching educational experience.
- Conduct Assessments of children to indicate growth and areas of improvement and formal meetings with parents.
- Assist with diaper changes.
- Teacher must gain an understanding of Amazing Explorers Academy policies, procedures, and expectations.
Responsibilities
- Maintain classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safety
- Complete necessary paperwork: daily notes, accident reports, attendance
- Attend staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings
- Supervise and assist children during activities
- Provide counseling for social, academic, or adjustment issues
- Plan and implement lesson plans, programs, and schedules
- Prepare instructional aids/materials
- Assist with meal times and cleanup
- Ensure equipment is in good condition and used properly
- Arrange the classroom for well-defined interest areas
- Maintain classroom organized and clean
- Communicate with parents and maintain children's developmental profiles
- Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences
- Manage classroom bulletin boards and family information board
- Perform assigned duties
Qualifications
Must be at least 21 years old CDA or higher in Early childhood education/45 hours training Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality Highly professional and dependable