Early Learning Center-Infant/Toddler Teacher 9.5months

General Summary:

In accordance with the SKC Mission Statement, the Infant/Toddler Teacher’s primary             function is to provide a safe and healthy learning environment and interactions for             children enrolled in the Salish Kootenai College Early Learning Center. The             Infant/Toddler Teacher serves as the primary caregiver and educator, supporting the             learning of children aged 0-23 months. They collaborate with parents, staff members,     and other teachers at the Early Learning Center to support children’s developmental needs. The Infant/Toddler Teacher will support the development of lesson plans,          implement activities, observe children’s progress, and document findings in accordance with the Center’s curriculum and assessment policies.

 ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following—other duties as assigned.

•   Promote, encourage, and guide a classroom environment that promotes healthy social- emotional, language, physical, cognitive, and creative development:
  • Giving children support and demonstrating respect.
  • Assist in the supervision of support staff and student observers.
•  Prepares and carries out developmentally appropriate classroom lesson plans. Initiates daily activities that stimulate and challenge the children.
• Promotes healthy social-emotional, language, physical, cognitive, and creative development in children
• Acting as Primary Care Giver to children assigned to your care.
• Promotes emerging language and literacy skills through positive and consistent interaction with the children.
• Organizing a positive and stimulating learning environment.
• Observes and documents the developmental progress of each child.
• Promotes sound nutrition and healthy hygiene practices, such as tooth brushing, hand washing, and healthy eating habits.
• Assuming an equal share of the Center housekeeping responsibilities Ensuring that children are supervised at all times indoors and outdoors.
• Complying with universal precautions in dealing with cleaning, sanitation, disinfecting, hand-washing, the use of disposable gloves, and the disposal of infectious wastes.
• Utilizing positive guidance techniques to teach children while guiding their behavior.
• Function as a contributing member of the Early Learning Center’s team by interacting with and supporting the program’s philosophy and policies through:
  • Attendance at all staff meetings and conferences
  • Meet and complete all State of Montana and STARS-mandated training and requirements.
  • Maintaining confidentiality regarding children, parents, families, and co-workers
  • Reporting and discussing incidents and issues with the director promptly
• Complying with all standards in operating the Childcare Center, including the SKC Mission Statement, Childcare Mission Statement, and the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct
• Supports the development of classroom portfolios in accordance with the NAEYC Accreditation Standard
• Participate in child screenings, including ASQ/SE Developmental Screening
• Participate and effectively interact in all Infant activities, including but not limited to sitting and playing on the floor, crawling and walking, and supporting children.
• Standing up and sitting down frequently
• Lifting and manipulating toys, equipment, and children up to 50 lbs
• Engaging in play
• Diaper changes are performed as needed, and the area is cleaned and disinfected as part of regular duties.
• Greet parents/guardians and other visitors.
• Develop a partnership relationship with   parents/guardians to work as a cohesive team in supporting the child's and family's needs.
• Participating in special events and meetings for parents and children
• Planning and implementation of parent participation activities

 QUALIFICATIONS

·         Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, P-3 or Elementary Education, or working towards one, Or Child Development Associates

·         Documented 1-year experience working with children ages 0- 5 years in a formal early childhood setting, such as an Early Head Start classroom, childcare facility, family childcare setting, etc. (preferred)

·         Knowledge of child development ages 0-3 years Good verbal and communication skills

·         Current CPR and First Aid certification or willing to obtain certification upon hire.

·         Current on required immunizations or ability to become current upon hire

·         Ability to work with people of varying backgrounds and ethnic groups

·         Ability to take direction and work independently

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, kneel, sit, and occasionally lift 25 to 50 pounds.

To apply you must submit an SKC application, cover letter, resume and applicable transcripts to Human Resources, P.O. Box 70, Pablo, MT 59855 or email Venessa_sandoval@skc.edu or David_miller@skc.edu  Your application must include evidence that you have the skills, experiences and abilities indicated in this announcement.

Applicants are asked to provide copies of academic transcripts and any other educational, training or applicable credential or license, which may support your application for this position. The information you provide with your application and resume will be used as deciding factors in our employment process.

 As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans and women.  SKC is a tribal member preference employer as set forth in SKC policy.  SKC is a drug free workplace. 

All pre-hires must pass a drug test before formal hiring. THC is on the panel.

 www.skc.edu – check us out – it’s a great place to work!