Lead Shift Times:

6:15am - 2:30pm or 8:00am - 4:00pm

Responsibilities:

• Submit to various background checks including those completed through the Department of Human Services and the Michigan State Police Department
• Be mentally and physically capable of being the primary caregiver for upwards of 4 infants alone in a classroom
• Possess a strong work ethic, be punctual, and have minimal absences
• Have an awareness of the unique needs of infants and have appropriate expectations
• Be able to kneel, bend, squat, lift, push, pull, and carry children up to 70lbs
• Ensure the safety and well-being of each infant by responding to their emotional, social, and physical needs as well as their educational needs
• Utilize developmentally appropriate practice and best practice methods at all times by planning daily activities and lesson plans
• Be a positive role model for all caregiving staff and children
• Provide excellent customer service according to the standards of the Child Development Center
• Assist infants with activities of daily life (feeding, diapering, hand washing, playing)
• Appropriately supervise infants while keeping them safe at all times
• Establish a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service
• Supervise teacher aides in the classroom and ensure they are following program policy and customer service expectations
• Train any teacher aides in the classroom and direct them as to what duties need to be carried out throughout the day
• Conduct child assessments and facilitate parent-teacher conferences 2 times per year
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events and other events
• Prepare weekly lesson plans according to policy
• Be responsible for daily sheets and the daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times
• Complete 24 hours of professional development yearly
• Other duties assigned as deemed appropriate by the

Program Director Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$16.00 per hour Expected hours: No more than 40.0 per week

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person