About this position
Job Title: (12-18 months) Infant/Toddler Teacher
Location: Berlin Education Station, 10008 Old Ocean City Blvd. Berlin, MD
About Us: Berlin Education Station is an MSDE licensed & accredited child care center serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for all children. We are currently seeking passionate and qualified early childhood educators to join our team.
Job Description: We are looking for a passionate and qualified early childhood educator to fill openings for Infant and Toddler Teachers and Assistants. The ideal candidate will have a passion for instilling values in young children, possess high energy, and be able to handle the demands of infants and toddlers with different personalities and needs.
Responsibilities:
- Guide infants & toddlers through education and development programs.
- Respond to each child’s needs efficiently and thoughtfully.
- Display a patient and calm personality with a loving approach to every child.
- Contribute positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
- Build secure relationships with the children.
- Work closely with management to ensure adherence to guidelines.
- Report accidents, illnesses, and unusual behavior to the principal, head of department, and parents.
- Maintain close communication with parents throughout the day as needed.
- Protect the safety of all children in the center.
- Supervise children directly at all times.
- Use positive phrasing with children.
- Communicate frequently with children throughout the day, using open-ended questions and naming objects and actions.
- Exhibit behavior management consistent with Berlin Education Station philosophy.
- Co-play and interact with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground.
- Treat each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
- Respond to the individual needs and learning styles of children.
- Respond promptly and appropriately to children in distress.
- Oversee all mealtime activities, helping children serve themselves and monitoring them closely during meals.
- Meet with parents to discuss the goals and needs of students in their program.
- Coordinate with administration to create education plans for the students.
- Track the academic performance of students for signs of progress.
Qualifications:
- Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development
- College Transcripts
- Previous work experience in a toddler preschool setting (at least 2 years)
- CPR/First Aid certified and trained
- Basic Health and Safety Training
- Aide Orientation Course
- ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) & Including All Children Training Course
- 9 hours Communications Course
- 45 hours in Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Curriculum
- Medication Administration
- Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care Practices Training
- A passion for working with toddlers
- Patient, nurturing, and thoughtful
- Excellent communication skills
- Team player
How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to mbradley@berlinactivitiesdepot.com with the subject line "Infant Toddler Teacher Application."