Child Care Center Infant Teacher

Essential Job Functions: 

General Office Duties: 

•    Attend Children’s Service Society and Care About Childcare staff meetings as scheduled and when applicable. 

•    Attend and participate in special events when possible to provide a collaborative and cohesive approach to Children’s Service Society of Utah. •    Develop and maintain efficient relationships with the Office of Childcare, State Child Care Licensing agency, Children’s Service Society of Utah and Care About Childcare administration. 

•    Maintain & update Outlook calendar and inform supervisor of schedule changes and needs 

•    Communicate with co-workers and team members in a positive, respectful and professional manner. Be willing to work on good communication techniques, team-building techniques and other ways to improve the CSS team 

•    Keep personal use of time to a minimum. Follow CSS policies and procedures, dress appropriately, and represent the agency in a positive manner •    Respond to all agency, parent and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner, seeking guidance from CSS administration if needed. •    Assume other duties and responsibilities as assigned by and agreed to with the CSS administration. Child Care Center Daily Operation 

Duties:

•    Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education activities 

•    plans and implements curriculum and education for children ranging in age from three to five. 

•    Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children. 

•    Plans and prepares classroom setting;  

•    oversees safety and educational programs;  

•    supervises children in the classroom;  

•    provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors. 

•    Interacts with parents and community groups;  

•    maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships. 

•    Writes and compiles individual assessments of each child's development;  

•    completes daily inventories, child attendance, and related reports.

•    Participates in research programs concerned with improvements in early childhood teaching methods, as appropriate. 

•    May lead, guide, and train staff/student employees, interns, and/or volunteers performing related work; may participate in the recruitment of volunteers, as appropriate to the area of operation. 

•    Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned. 

•    Successful completion of at least 20 training hours a year 

•    Participate in the Child Development Associate Credential program as guided by the director and CSS leadership.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: 

•    Knowledge of CSS services, Policies & Procedures Manual and Employee Training Manual. 

•    Knowledge of Utah Childcare Licensing requirements and meets at least minimum requirements for a center director. 

•    Skill in operating equipment, such as personal computer, software and IT systems 

•    Skill in oral and written communication. 

•    Ability to communicate with employees and business contacts in a professional, courteous manner. 

•    Ability to work independently and also in a team environment. 

•    Ability to organize multiple work assignments and establish priorities. 

•    Ability to negotiate with others and resolve conflicts, particularly in sensitive situations. 

•    Ability to pay close attention to detail and to ensure accuracy of reports and data. 

•    Ability to make sound decisions using available information while maintaining confidentiality.

Education and Experience:

Requirements:     

At least 18 years old and needs to pass a background check. 

Experience in child care preferred.    

Other Requirements Include: 

Good English verbal and written communication skills, and the ability to evaluate and solve problems in a professional manner.   

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

Email resume to carla@cssutah.org