Infant teacher - Early Education Child Care
Company Description
GAP Community Child Development Center offers a multi-cultural educational and developmental program for children aged six weeks to five years. As part of the Office of the State Superintendent of Education's (OSSE) Pre-K Enhancement and Expansion Program (PKEEP), GAP is recognized as one of only 30 OSSE PKEEP centers in Washington, DC with this distinguished high-quality designation. GAP fosters a safe and nurturing environment where learning is engaging, exploration is encouraged, and children are inspired to develop new concepts with enthusiasm.
Role Description
This is a full-time, on-site role located in Washington, DC for an Infant Teacher- Early Education Child Care professional. The role involves creating a nurturing and stimulating learning environment for young children, implementing age-appropriate educational activities, and ensuring the child's development and well-being. Day-to-day tasks include teaching and guiding children through play-based learning, maintaining positive communication with families, ensuring a safe and clean environment, and adhering to state-mandated educational standards and guidelines.
Position: Infant Teacher
Schedule: 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Education: Minimum A.A./A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Location: GAP Community Child Development Center, District of Columbia
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
• Minimum A.A./A.S. degree in early childhood education, or a related field, from an accredited institution.
• Must have the ability to effectively communicate with parents on a consistent basis.
Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to prepare informative and accurate daily reports that keep parents updated on their child’s day & well-being.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Plans, prepares, and delivers lesson plans and instructional materials that facilitate active learning.
• Develops schemes of work, lesson plans, and tests that are in accordance with established procedures.
• Instructs and monitors children in the use of learning materials and equipment.
• Uses technology to support and differentiate instruction.
• Manages children’s behavior in the classroom by establishing and enforcing rules and procedures.
• Encourages and monitors the progress of individual children and uses the information to adjust teaching strategies.
• Maintains accurate and complete records of children’s progress and development, including portfolios.
• Participates in staff training and parent conferences.
• Communicates information regularly to the lead teacher and parents regarding children’s progress and needs.
• Supports children’s performance and development through observations and Ages and Stages Questionnaires (ASQs).
• Works with children from diverse cultural, economic, ability, and background groups.
• Participates in appropriate professional activities.
• Performs all other related work delegated or required to accomplish the objectives of the program.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Clear full background check and health screening.
• Maintain CPR and First Aid certification.
• Pass a yearly health physical and FBI check in accordance with the Office of the State Superintendent of Education (OSSE) requirements; and
• Meet professional teacher education requirements of OSSE.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Teachers are regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate a computer and hand-held learning devices and other office equipment, reach with hands and arms, and must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Competitive Salary
• Health Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time-Off
• Dedicated Team Members
• Free Off-Street Parking
• Accessible by Metro Bus