BRIGHT START CDC

Bright Start is seeking a nurturing infant center teacher. Candidates must have a passion for providing exceptional care for infants

• 6 months old to 2 years old.

We are committed to providing a warm, safe, nurturing, and cooperative environment for children to grow in the social, emotional, cognitive and physical developmental areas.

Infant Teacher Position Qualifications & Requirements:

Must have a minimum of 12 ECE units including infant/toddler care course

• Knowledge of early childhood development principles and practices
• Minimum 1 year experience in preschool setting caring for infants
• Must have Background Clearance to transfer or must obtain clearance with Child Care Licensing by Hire Date
• Fluent in English (reading & writing)
• Strong communication skills
• Health and safety training
• Ability to work well in a fast paced team environment.

• Provide a nurturing and safe environment for children to learn and grow.
• Supervise and prioritize the safety of a group of infants 6 months to 17 months old.
• Promote child welfare by ensuring the physical, emotional, and social well-being of each child.
• Tend to infant's basic needs
• feeding, washing face and hands, changing diapers and clothing, rocking to sleep
• Teach shapes, colors, numbers, & letters through reading, singing, nursery rhymes and age appropriate activities with a positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Be able to multi-task and work well with other teachers in a fast paced environment.
• Keep infant room in an inviting, clean, and organized manner.
• Greet parents with a respectful and positive attitude.
• Arrange indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
• Observe the children to evaluate their behavior, & development.
• Wash and sanitize infant room toys, high chairs and diaper changing area on a daily basis.
• Take infants outdoors and indoors with strollers for outdoor play time on a daily basis.

Candidates must:

• Be available Monday
• Fridays and be flexible (hours of operation 9:30 am
• 5:30 pm)
• Be fluent and articulate well in English.
• Communicate effectively in a positive and respectful manner with parents and co-workers.
• Have reliable transportation.
• Be able to lift up to 50lbs, change diapers, sit on the floor or activity level chairs, reach, climb, squat, and stand on feet for periods of time.

Benefits & Perks:

• Competitive hourly wage offered. (based on experience)
• Casual appropriate dress code

Benefits:

(all employees)

• Accrual of one PTO right away
• per each pay period

Full Time Teacher Benefits:

(after 90 day probation period)

• 8 paid holidays after 90 Days of employment
• Accrual of Paid time Off
• Benefit check for Full Time Employees after 1 Year of employment If you are passionate about working with young children and making a positive impact on their lives, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your resume and cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Pay:

$19.00

• $20.

00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Paid time off Referral program Application Question(s): Are you available to work until 5:30 pm? Are you willing to transfer or obtain a background check with Child Care Licensing by your hire date? Do you have a minumum of 12 ECE units, including Infant/Toddler units?

Experience:

Infant Care:

1 year (Required)

Infant Center:

1 year (Required)

Work Location:

In person