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Early Learning Center, First United Methodist Church
Early Childhood - Infant Teacher
Johnson City, TN
Full Time
Infant / Toddler (0–2)
Center-based
No Credential Required
Salary
$13 – $14/Hr
Job Type
Full Time
Role
Floater
Setting
Center-based
Credential
No Credential Required
About This Role
Stimulating young minds through play, our Infant Teacher/Child Care Specialists are responsible for creating a nurturing environment where infants thrive and develop at their own pace, fostering a deep understanding of each child's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth.
What You'll Do
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
- Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive and emotional growth.
- Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
- Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met.
- Ensure a healthy classroom environment – including maintaining appropriate hygiene and cleanliness standards and safety and security of children.
- Supervise teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to ensure they are following planned activities, hygiene and safety standards.
- Maintain accurate records, forms and files.
- Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 2 years of professional child care experience.
- Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
- High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
- A strong understanding of child development.
- Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
- Must clear full background check and must pass health screening.
- Associate’s Degree in early childhood education or related field of study with a minimum of 30 Credits in ECE.
- Requirements include the ability to take frequent walks, use hands and fingers, handle objects, tools or controls, talk to and hear voices at many levels. May also be required to kneel, bend, squat or crawl.
- A specific vision ability will be required including the ability to see up close and up to a certain distance, to see colors, have peripheral vision and depth perception.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
Nice to Have
- Knowledge of infant development
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
No credentials required for this role.
What does this position pay?
This Early Childhood - Infant Teacher role pays $13 to $14/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Early Learning Center, First United Methodist Church located?
Early Learning Center, First United Methodist Church is located at 900 Spring Street, Johnson City, TN
$13 – $14/Hr
Early Learning Center, First United Methodist Church · Johnson City, TN
Job type
Full Time
Role
Floater
Age group
Infant / Toddler (0–2)
Posted
21 days ago
Reference #
181,449