About This Role
Franconia Children's Center is hiring for a support staff member role in Franconia. Compensation is $16 – $20/Hr. Candidates need the appropriate background.
We're seeking a dedicated Infant Teacher to join our play-based early childhood program!
As a passionate advocate for early childhood education, you'll create a nurturing and stimulating environment for young children. If you're committed to supporting Infants' developmental milestones and promoting language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills, we want to hear from you!
We are always accepting applications for this role.
What You'll Do
Your role:
- Nurturing care: Ensure the physical and emotional well-being of Infants by adhering to established routines and schedules.
- Creating an engaging environment: Design a safe and stimulating space that encourages exploration, curiosity, and sensory experiences through age-appropriate activities, toys, and materials.
- Curriculum delivery: Implement a play-based curriculum that fosters Infants' developmental milestones and promotes language, cognitive, motor, and social-emotional skills through interactive activities and experiences.
- Tracking progress: Regularly observe and document each toddler's growth, development, and milestones, maintaining accurate records and communicating progress to parents and caregivers.
- Parent partnerships: Foster strong relationships with parents and caregivers through regular communication, including daily updates, parent-teacher conferences, and workshops on child development and parenting strategies.
- Collaborative teamwork: Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to create a cohesive and supportive teaching team, sharing ideas, resources, and best practices to enhance the quality of care and education.
- Health and safety: Maintain a clean, organized, and child-friendly environment, adhering to health, safety, and licensing regulations at all times.
- Professional growth: Engage in ongoing professional development opportunities to enhance your knowledge of early childhood education, child development theories, and best practices in Infant care.
Requirements
What we're looking for:
- CPR and First Aid certification (preferred)
- Ability to work collaboratively and flexibly as part of a team
- Patience, creativity, and a genuine love for working with young children
- Ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong understanding of child development principles and play-based learning
- Experience working with Infants
Nice to Have
What sets you apart:
- A background in early childhood education or a related field
- Knowledge of child development principles and play-based learning
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- The ability to create a supportive and engaging learning environment
- A passion for working with young children and their families
- Experience working collaboratively as part of a team
- CPR and First Aid certification (a plus)
Benefits
Benefits:
Common Questions
What is the education required for this position?
At least a high school diploma or equivalent
What does this position pay?
This Nursery Classroom Teacher role pays $16 to $20/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Part Time.
Where is Franconia Children's Center located?
Franconia Children's Center is located at 73 Main Street, Franconia, NH