Early Childhood Lead Teacher Toddler Room - Petes Place

• Supervision of Toddlers ages 19 months to 3 years old.
• Under general supervision, and according to specific procedures, the Lead Teacher (ECLT) is responsibility of planning and executing classroom activities, assisting in the maintenance of a safe, healthy and stimulating classroom environment, provide constant supervision of children at all times including planning time, outside play, meal time, and nap time.
• Assists in the monitoring and training of Assistant Teacher (ECAT), trainees and supportive staff.
• Maintains sensitivity to children’s individuality and responds to those needs appropriately and quickly by guiding the behavior of children in positive, effective ways.
• Maintains the highest level of professionalism at all times.
• Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization to promote further learning and thinking.
• Prepare the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and learning experiences.
• Assess individual and group needs, attending to specific interests, strengths and concerns.
• Coordinate with ECAT when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom.
• Monitor and report child abuse.
• Attend and participate in trainings and appropriate professional development activities.
• Attend and participate in meetings.
• Equally shared cleaning and sanitizing responsibility with ECAT.
• Engage in ongoing self-assessment about job performance.
• Follow State Licensing Regulation, Health Department and Fire Marshal Standards.
• KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE: Demonstrates knowledge and practical application of priciples of childhood growth and development.
• Miniumum 2 years experience in a licensed child care facility.
• Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily activities, and adapt to the indivdual needs of children.
• Significant decision and problem solving abilities.
• Ability to work as a team member collaborating with staff, families and community resources.
• Ability to maintain respectful relations and communication with staff, families, children and community.
• Ability to supervise children and ensure a safe environment.
• Ability to respond to events happening at all times in classroom, and outdoor play areas.
• EDUCATION: Child Development Associate Certificate or College Degree preferred and 2 years’ experience in a licensed child care facility.
• LICENSE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRY: American Heart Association; Heart Saver CPR and First Aid certification required to be completed in first 30 days of employment and to be kept current thereafter.
• Current on the Montana Early Childhood Project: Practitioner Registry within 15 days of hire.
• Infant Safety Essentials within 30 days and Health and Safety Required Professional Development within 90 days of hire.
• Complete mandatory 16 hour annual training and keep current all St.
• Peter’s Health and State Child Care Licensing required immunizations.

Aptitudes

*Demonstrates ability to handle multiples tasks and stressors effectively and efficiently. *Demonstrates genuine interest and enjoyment of small children and the ability to stay calm in all situations and to respond to children in a quiet, reassuring manner. *Demonsrates ability to exercise good judgement and critical thinking skills to ensure the safety and well being of children.