Infant Teacher

Since 1920, Mount St. Joseph University has provided an education that is based on interdisciplinary liberal arts and professional curricula emphasizing mission, values, integrity, and social responsibility. Faculty and staff deliver high-quality academics, hands-on experiential learning, and personalized attention to support student success. Join our award-winning team, recognized for four consecutive years as a 'Best College to Work for,' and be part of a vibrant culture that places a premium on inclusion and belonging.

Purpose:

The Infant Teacher provides primary care for children assigned to his/her group under the general direction of the Lab School Head of School.

Duties:

• Responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of the children assigned to the Infant group
• Assist with development of lesson plans and daily schedule for Infant groups
• Set up and maintain physical environment to meet the needs of Infant age children
• Demonstrate verbally and by role modeling, a sound knowledge of good teaching practices and of child growth and development
• Participate in staff meeting discussions and ongoing training regarding program, children and families
• Provide appropriate, accurate information to families regarding their children as well as general child development information
• Demonstrate an understanding of infant age growth and development and general knowledge of nutrition, health and first aid
• Demonstrate ability to work with children warmly, calmly, and in an unhurried way while maintaining a safe, clean and pleasant environment
• Demonstrate ability to meet the social, emotional, physical and developmental needs of individual children
• Contributes to team effort by welcoming new and different work requirements; exploring new opportunities to enhance the services of the Lab School and the Division; helping others accomplish related job results as and where needed

Primary Contacts:

Lab School Staff, children and families, Lab School Head of School, Early Childhood Education Program faculty and students, and students from other disciplines using the Center

Supervision Exercised:

May exercise some oversight over Work-study students, Service Learning students, campus and community volunteers

Supervision Received:

Works under general supervision where standard practice enables the employee to proceed independently on routine work referring questionable cases to the Lab School Head of School.

Education:

Must have a High School diploma. A minimum of a CDA certification, or 12 semester hours of early childhood education preferred.

Experience:

• At least 2 years experience in an early childhood center preferred.
• Specialized Training:
• Current certification in CPR, First Aid, Communicable Disease Recognition, and Child Abuse Recognition preferred. Knowledge of Step Up to Quality a plus.

Must never have been convicted or pleaded guilty to child abuse or other crimes of violence as listed in section 5104.9 of the Revised Code; must be mentally and physically fit for employment in a facility caring for young children; must pass an examination by a licensed physician not more than 30 days before employment; must be free of apparent communicable disease, including tuberculosis; must have been immunized against measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus, and diphtheria. Employment subject to verification of three references attesting to the suitability of the individual to work in a child day-care center; and a clean record as indicated through fingerprint clearance.

Benefits

Mount St. Joseph University offers a wide array of benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.

• Tuition Remission for you and your family.
• Retirement contributions up to 7% of your salary.
• Excellent benefits including medical, employer HSA contributions, dental, vision, life, parental leave.
• Generous PTO.
• 16 paid holidays.
• Competitive salaries.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and inclusive educational environment.
• Professional development opportunities.

To apply, please upload a cover letter, resume, and contact information with three professional references via Paycom.

A review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

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