Job Overview Job Description for Primary Caregiver Infant Lead Continuity of Care Component Job Summary The primary caregivers are responsible for providing a safe, healthy, and organized environment that is conducive to learning in a developmentally appropriate manner, while establishing respectful and warm relationships with the children, families, and staff. Essential Responsibilities With the children and families:

• Establish routines and relationships with children to foster positive development
• Plan and prepare creative and age-appropriate activities for the children that align with the goals and objectives of the Creative Curriculum
• Submit lesson plans weekly to the Director for approval
• Maintain classroom discipline using age-appropriate guidance methods
• Maintain a nurturing atmosphere, treating all children and adults with respect
• Maintain confidentiality concerning children, families, and staff
• Establish and maintain effective communication with all parents through documentation, daily conversations, via Brighthwheel, notes, and conferences
• Update parents/guardians via Brightwheel of activities during the day
• Create and maintain an updated portfolio on Brightwheel With the Staff and supervisors:
• Attend and participate in regular staff meetings
• Obtain the required number of training hours set by Paths to Quality and Indiana regulations
• Communicate with fellow teaching staff regularly, offering ideas to others and listening to suggestions
• Report any issues or concerns to the Director or the Director of Operations that inhibit the quality of the childcare center With the operations of the center:
• Manage the classroom following state licensing regulations
• Know fire evacuation, tornado, and earthquake procedures
• Share in household duties to maintain a clean, safe environment. This includes but is not limited to sweeping, mopping, sanitizing materials, garbage removal, vacuuming, and straightening clutter
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• A current Child Development Associate certificate (CDA) two years of early childhood classroom experience are preferred
• An associate's or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred
• Displays a pleasant, approachable personality with children and families. Conveys a sense of warmth and calm with children and families.
• Ability to lift a thirty-pound child and full mobility allowing a person to bend, reach, squat, sit, lift, and actively play with young children, is required
• Submission of criminal background checks, drug testing, references, and all health-related documents as required by the state.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Dental insurance Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person