Address
Form of workJob Description
- Greets children and parents/guardians in a professional and enthusiastic manner each day.
- Maintains a happy, sanitary and relaxed atmosphere in the toddler room by following daily procedures and routines.
- Prepares, executes and discusses toddler feeding routines with parents/guardians to meet individual needs. Instruct assistants in this responsibility.
- Plans individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others, and using play equipment.
- Works with lead teacher to provide lesson plans on a weekly / monthly basis to be approved by the director.
- Work closely with lead teacher in a team-teaching atmosphere and shares pertinent information, suggestions, and ideas on a regular basis.
- Interacts with children through instructional methods to include play, music, arts and crafts, reading, writing, computer, and physical activities.
- Teaches children appropriate toddler curriculum including but not limited to the alphabet, numbers, colors, shapes, hand washing and potty training.
- Develops and maintains a positive and confidential relationship with the parents of every child, including thorough communication about the program and each child’s progress.
- Changes toddler’s diapers or clothes as needed, adhering to appropriate diapering procedures at all times to include assuring the cleanliness of work areas and proper disposal of diapers.
- Prepare and execute nap time routine to include creating a relaxing environment for the toddlers.
- Maintains written documentation of each child's daily activities to include but not limited to diapering, feeding and sleeping habits, and forwards reports to parents/guardians.
- Completes accurate attendance sheets daily, tallies number of toddlers in attendance and notifies the Lead Teacher of absences.
- Remains aware of talents, special abilities, disabilities, deficiencies, or problems of each individual child.
- Maintains work areas in a sanitary and attractive manner to include, but not limited to sanitizing highchairs, tables, microwave, kitchen counter tops and sinks after feedings and at the end of each day.
- Washes and inspects children’s toys daily or more often as needed for sanitary and safety concerns.
- Ensures that toys and equipment are returned to appropriate places by the end of day unless otherwise directed.
- Communicates with parents/guardians regarding the special needs of toddlers.
- Works closely with lead teacher in team-teaching atmosphere and shares pertinent information, suggestions, and ideas on a regular basis.
- Attends parent/guardian, staff and conference meetings as scheduled.
- Participates in required training programs, conferences, courses, or other aspects of professional growth. Must be up to date with any state required training.
- Work alongside and delegate responsibilities among toddler assistants in completing essential duties, procedures, and routines of the toddler room. Ensure that work schedule is being followed by assistants.
- Promotes and fosters each toddler’s positive self-esteem and individual development toward their fullest potential in the areas of physical, social, emotional, and cognitive growth.
- Ensures all childcare supplies are sufficient and reports any additional supplies needed to lead teacher.
- Reports any suspicion of child abuse or neglect to the appropriate party for follow through.
- Adheres to all established policies, procedures and code of ethics.
- Maintains a positive interpersonal relationship with all children, co-workers, and parents / guardians.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
