Infant Aide

We are looking for a qualified Infant Teacher to prepare small children for primary (Preschool), by easing them into organized education.
You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life.
An Infant teacher must have a great love and patience for children.
*Qualifications:* The following courses: \*Child, Family, and Community \*Child Growth and Development \*Infant and Toddler Development (or willing to enroll) \*Curriculum in Early Childhood Education As well as: knowledge of best practices and the ability to engage children and earn their trust and attention.
The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.
*Responsibilities:* * Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.
) to teach children * Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem * Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments * Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.
) * Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times * Track children’s progress and report to Lead Teacher, Director and parents * Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche * Collaborate with other educators * Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards * Consistent Time and Attendance *Skills* * Proven experience as an Infant Teacher * Excellent understanding of the principles of Infant development * Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms * Excellent communication and instructional skills * Ability to act as mediator between children * Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable * Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen * Certification in child CPR Job Types: Full-time, Part-time Pay: $16.
00 - $18.
00 per hour Expected hours: 15 – 30 per week Benefits: * Employee discount * Health insurance * Paid time off * Professional development assistance Schedule: * 4 hour shift * 8 hour shift * After school * Day shift * Evening shift * Monday to Friday * No weekends Application Question(s): * Have you completed the required classes that are listed on this job posting? Education: * High school or equivalent (Required) License/Certification: * CPR Certification (Preferred) Work Location: In person