Childcare Educator - Infant/Toddler

Required Experience:

Minimum 2 years experience in a licensed childcare setting.

Key Responsibilities:

The Childcare Educator - Infant/Toddler performs all of the following duties: 

• Ensure curriculum and developmentally appropriate practices are in place in the daycare 

• Co-create programming with staff team and children that supports and promotes the development of children 

• Assess through innovative methods such as, but not limited to the use of anecdotal observations, finished products, photographs, and written dialogue 

• Keep accurate attendance records 

• Use positive methods of discipline that is child-centered and respectful 

• Attend meetings and workshops to develop and discuss new teaching methods 

• Interact with children and staff to encourage their involvement in activities 

• Ensure a safe environment for the children in our care 

• Guide and assist children in the development of proper eating, dressing and toilet habits 

• Observe children for signs of learning disabilities or emotional problems and take appropriate action 

• Establish and maintain collaborative relationships with other community service providers working with children 

• Establish and maintain good communications with families 

• Ensure room is clean and toys are disinfected, furniture is safe for children and any cleaning products or medicines are kept where children cannot get to them 

• Work collaboratively with volunteers 

• May be required to work in other Kits House childcare programs to ensure continuity of care & ensure licensing regulations are met 

• Perform other duties (as needed) 

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive benefits package including vacation, paid sick time, group medical and pension and professional development opportunities; $21.36 - $24.03 per hour plus $6/ECE Wage Enhancement. Annual Salary from $39,025 to $43,894, band C2 or C3, depending on skills and experience level.