Infant Teacher

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Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Infant Teacher.

In this role, the successful candidate : Under the supervision of the Education Director of the Center, the Toddler Teachers shall be responsible for working within the framework of Sunset Park Health Council, DOE, DOHMH, NAEYC, and Quality Stars NY standards, policies and procedures. Teachers promote early childhood education for children and families both in and out of the classroom by providing sound supervision, developmentally appropriate lessons and community outings, and ensuring the health and safety of all children. Teachers develop positive parent relations and encourage parental involvement and the professional growth of classroom associates. Additionally, teachers conduct regular team meetings, attend staff meetings and seek out professional development opportunities to meet the needs of their classrooms. Teachers must document lessons, observations, assessments and all necessary paperwork.

Job Responsibilities:

• Communicates directly with supervisor
• Turns in lesson plans and children's observations in a timely fashion
• Creates an inviting learning environment AND Permanent NYS CertificationAND Three years relevant experienceBilingual PreferredCreates an inviting learning environment
• Follows the When to Wash Hands policies as posted in the classroom
• Follows the hand washing procedures accordingly
• Inspects outdoor and indoor play areas prior to play
• Inspects children for signs of illness or injury upon arrival
• Attends and actively participates in staff meetings
• Careful to keep information about children and families confidential
• Ensures all required paper work are done and / or due on time
• Quickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problemsQuickly and effectively deals with unexpected situations and problems
• Remains calm in a tense situation
• Gives ample notice for absences
• Looks for ways to improve the program
• Comes to work with a positive attitude
• Arrives on time
• Handles transitions well
• Follows the daily schedule and provides outdoor playtime for children twice a day when weather permitting
• Is prepared for day's activities
• Is flexible, responsive to child interests
• Anticipates problems and redirects
• Provides an appropriate role model
• Provides plenty of child-directed activities throughout the day
• Provides suitable materials for all activities
• Develops plans based on goals from observations/curriculum
• Provides developmentally appropriate activities
• Plans are carried out in the classroom
• Lessons plans support all areas of development and reflect children's interests
• Inspects fire exits and extinguishers regularly
• Files incident or accident reports accordingly and as needed
• Notifies parents and director when children are sick or get hurt
• Uses bleach solutions to clean toys and surfaces as required
• Uses the Germ Box effectively
• Follows the diaper changing / potty procedures for children accordingly and as needed
• Flexible with assignments and schedule
• Opens to new ideas
• Follows center's philosophy and policies
• Alert in health and safety matter
• Good grooming and appropriate attire
• Responsible in job duties
• Reliable in attendance
• Knows and shows respect for individuals
• Uses a modulated appropriate voice
• Supervises children closely and effectively throughout the day
• Always attends to children's needs before everything else
• Puts infants to sleep according to their individual schedules and takes care of infants upon awakening every effort to prevent SIDS is made.
• Feeds children according to their individual needs family input and CACFP guidelines
• Has a clear and fair discipline procedure
• Reinforces positive behavior
• Avoids stereotyping and labeling
• Ability to work with children who are acting out
• Promotes self esteem in communications
• Encourages independence/self help
• Is aware of developmental levels / changes
• Greets parents and children in a positive manner as they enter the classroom
• Does not speak about the child in front of him/ her
• Helps develop language by responding to sounds infants make or words children say sings talks throughout the day and interacts verbally during routines such as diaper changing hand washing, etc
• Ability to make appropriate written documentation and referrals when needed
• Ability to set appropriate limits
• Holds parents conferences on schedule
• Takes an active role in encouraging parent participation
• Makes every effort toward positive parent relationships
• Maintains confidentiality
• Is tactful with negative information
• Listens and responds well to parents
• Available and approachable with parents
• Seeks and asks for help if needed
• Is willing to help others and steps outside normal job perimeters when necessary
• Approaches criticism with learning attitude
• Communicates directly avoids gossip
• Offers shares ideas and materials
• Strives to assume a fair share of work
• Is friendly and respectful with others
• None
• Readily accepts and responds to supervisory inputs accordingly
• Ability to implement suggestions
• Stays open to constructive criticism and suggestions

Minimum Qualifications:
To qualify you must have a Minimum Experience/Requirements:
-85 credits and more with Study Plan working toward BS in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field
- Two years relevant experience
-Health and Safety Trainings
-Warm, caring and outgoing personality
-Ability to work well with others
-Able to create and maintain positive relationships with children, parents and staff

Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
-BS in Early Childhood Education, Education, or related field and working toward NYS Teacher Certifications
-Bilingual

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

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NYU Langone Hospital-Brooklyn is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.

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