We are seeking a full-time Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our amazing team at Mesa Verde Preschool & Infant Center. This individual must be excited, passionate, energetic, nurturing and dedicated to teaching young minds through play. If you enjoy working with children and are willing to be a part of a great team, then this may be the place for you.
Qualifications:
•12+ Early Childhood Education College Units including:
–3 Additional Units in infant/toddler
•Live Scan Fingerprint clearance and background check - DOJ/FBI/Child Abuse Index.
•Health Screening.
•Mandated Reporter Certificate
•Proof of immunity to Measles or MMR Vaccination Record, Pertussis.
•Clear TB test or Chest X-ray within last 4 years (and every 4 years thereafter).
•Pediatric CPR/FIRST AID Certified.
•Current certificate – Mandated Reporter
•Creative, patient, has positive attitude, reliable & responsible.
•Flexible and has a “team mentality” attitude.
•Able to twist, turn, stoop & lift children / equipment up to 50 lbs
Responsibilities:
•Under general administrative supervision, provides a caring, responsive environment in a team setting, by meeting the individual needs of each infant and family.
•Maintain daily records of Infant/Toddler.
•Create, implement and evaluate an engaging, age-appropriate emergent curriculum for children.
•Participates in MVP staff development days and regular staff meetings.
• Belief that play can be cognitively rich.
• Candidate must be comfortable working with others and able to communicate effectively with parents, both in person and in writing.
• Desire to support early childhood social, emotional and cognitive development.
• Exceptional organization and planning skills.
• Committed to collaborating and working as part of a co-teaching team and a larger early childhood team.
• This position requires a schedule of 8:30 am to 5:30 pm, Monday through Friday.
If you are interested and meet the following criteria, Please submit resume and transcripts