About this role
Infant and toddler teachers aid in the cognitive and social development of preschoolers. Working with children through age 3, they must teach the most basic social skills focusing on play-centered learning and creativity rather than intense curricular standards.
Typical duties:
While the activities vary, infant and toddler teachers focus primarily on teaching children to share, express themselves, communicate, and collaborate well with others, follow their curiosity, and further their language and vocabulary development.
Other day-to-day duties can include:
Teaching basic skills such as color, shape, numbers, and letter recognition
Planning and carrying out curriculum
Helping children develop positive self-images and experience success
Encouraging the exploration of interests and developmental social skills
Developing schedules and routines ensuring physical activity, rest, and playtime
Teaching children how to play fairly with others
Disciplining bad behavior and rewarding good behavior
Observing, assessing, and documenting each assigned child’s health, skills, behavior, growth, and development
Identifying any physical or mental development concerns in assigned children
Meeting with parents to discuss concerns
Optimizing children’s developmental, intellectual, and social achievements in class activities
Providing leadership and guidance to other staff and colleagues
Creating and leading a supportive, nurturing learning environment that encourages responsibility and motivation
Natural Qualities Found in Successful Infant and Toddler Teachers:
Excited by the learning of young children
Empathetic and caring
Patient and kind
Good at planning and organizing
Creative and flexible
Enthusiastic about learning
Passionate yet pragmatic
Full of energy
Able to have a sense of humor yet remain respectful of differences
Willing to take risks for the sake of the children
Knowledgeable in child development and milestones associated with each age group
Qualified with the proper credentials and degrees
Education: High school diploma, Associates, CDA, TCC or EDU119 (Required)
CPR/First Aid
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