Mission Statement:
It's our mission to provide an unconditionally loving and enlightened environment positively impacting children, families and staff, and creating unmatched academically innovative programs that acknowledge every child as unique as their own individual footprint.
Purpose Statement:
To foster a nurturing and transformative environment where every child is seen, heard, and celebrated as a unique individual.
Vision Statement:
To be a leading early childhood education institution renowned for its innovative programs, compassionate care, and commitment to inspiring lifelong learners.
Job Description
Tiny FootPrints Academy in Douglasville, GA is looking for an experienced and energetic teacher who loves working with infants!
We base our curriculum on our very own specialized PEP program (Project Enlightenment Program). A program specifically designed for Tiny Footprints to increase optimal development of young children by providing a unique blend of high quality, individualized services.
Infant Lead Teachers Job Description
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION:
The Lead Infant Teacher will engage in the joys of holding, rocking, singing to, smiling at, conducting tummy time for muscle development and spending time outside connecting with nature and exploring the world with our infants. He/she will be responsible for ensuring the care and education of a group of children as a part of a teaching team. The teacher will assist with the planning and implementation of the curriculum. . Our ideal lead infant teacher will have Early Childhood Education coursework and/or ECE degree.
As an infant teacher with Tiny Footprints Academy, you will enjoy a competitive salary, optional supplemental insurance plans, paid time off, and a friendly, fun environment with a casual dress code. Other benefits and employee perks include 401k. Come interview with us and meet our beautiful babies today!
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
Maintains a Safe and Healthy Environment
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Maintain safe and orderly learning environment.
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Promote healthy eating practices by eating with children.
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Post necessary health and safety information.
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Share routine duties with other staff (supervision on playground, toileting, cleanup, classroom maintenance).
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Assist in keeping room and other areas neat and clean.
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Interact with children in activities he/she is supervising.
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Perform health checks on children daily.
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Perform monthly classroom and playground safety checks and report deficiencies to Director.
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Perform appropriate hand washing and sanitizing procedures.
Demonstrates Physical & Cognitive Competence
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Provide balance between child/teacher-initiated activities.
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Use equipment/materials to promote physical development.
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Provide balance between quiet/active learning activities.
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Involve children in planning and implementing activities.
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Provide an integrated curriculum that meets the needs of individual children.
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Plan and implement activities that promote the acquisition of number concepts.
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Plan and implement experiences that promote language and literacy development.
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Consider the outdoors as a part of the learning environment.
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Assess program supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
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Assist Lead Teacher with written plans on a daily basis.
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Assess children’s needs and developmental progress on an ongoing basis.
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Use the results of assessments to plan activities for children based on their developmental level.
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Prepare activities ahead of time so materials are in order when needed and follow through with planned activities.
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Use knowledge of children’s developmental stages to plan age appropriate activities.
Supports Social and Emotional Development and Provides Positive Guidance
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Create Lesson plans that implements:
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hands-on activities that develop self-esteem
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hands-on activities that develop social skills.
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culturally appropriate experiences.
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positive guidance techniques/strategies.
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routines with smooth transition periods.
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encourage children to be independent in decision making and self-care (dressing, toileting, etc.).
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encourage children to problem solve, explore and discover.
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Greet children upon arrival and departure.
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Show each child affection and attention daily.
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Help children work out problems by encouraging them to talk about their feelings (anger, sadness, fear etc.) and express them appropriately.
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Be willing to work with children with special needs and their families.
Establishes Positive and Productive Relationships with Families
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Greet parents and other visitors with a smile and friendly manner.
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Take time to explain classroom activities and projects to parents.
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Utilize our “BrightWheel” app to provide verbal and/or written communication to parent’s daily regarding child’s activities.
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Relate assessment information to parents and offers support for dealing with children at different developmental stages.
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Encourage parents to participate in the program.
Maintains a Commitment to Professionalism
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Attend staff and parent leadership meetings.
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Attend conference and in-service training.
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Make observable use of knowledge gained from conferences and courses.
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Share new ideas and skills with other staff members.
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Promote the Center’s philosophy and educational objectives.
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Report to the Center Director before workday begins when planning to be absent.
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Have a good attendance record.
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Report to the classroom according to schedule.
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Follow center rules regarding breaks, telephones, clocking in and out, etc.
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Be competent in required job skills and knowledge.
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Exhibit ability to learn and apply new skills.
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Keep current on developments in the field of ECE.
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Require minimal supervision.
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Use resources effectively.
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Display understanding of State Licensing Regulations.
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Display understanding of NAEYC Standards.
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Display knowledge and understanding of Head Start Performance Standards.
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Display a positive outlook and pleasant manner.
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Help supervise substitutes and volunteers working in the classroom.
Teamwork
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Display the ability to work as a team member.
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Establish and maintain effective relationships with center staff.
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Actively work to resolve conflict.
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Be adaptable to change.
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
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Be able to sit on the floor and interact with children.
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Hear children from a distance of at least 70 feet.
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Lift and carry at least 30 lbs unassisted and 50 lbs with assistance.
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Visually observe children from all areas of the classroom and playground from a distance of at least 70 feet.
