Work schedule is 40 hours per week.

JOB GOAL: The teacher will provide a nurturing and safe environment for infants and toddlers to assist children in reaching age appropriate milestones. The teacher will demonstrate good judgement in the care and play with each child.

REPORTS TO: Director/Teacher of BPSCDC Daycare Program

QUALIFICATIONS:

• EEC Teacher Certification (Infant/Toddler level preferred);
• High school diploma or G.E.D;
• Teacher experience (Infant/Toddler or preschool level)

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Teacher responsibilities will include but are not limited to the following:

• Assist children with activities of daily life (restroom use, diapering, hand washing);
• Appropriately supervise children while keeping them safe at all times;
• Engage children in activities and play that stimulates their development;
• Approach parents daily and speak with them about their child(ren);
• Assist in creating and maintaining an environment that is clean, organized, and safe for all children;
• Assist in establishing a professional level of rapport with each family in order to provide quality care and friendly service;
• Assist in record keeping of the daily activities of each child pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing using a daily sheet;
• Maintain a professional self-image and project the values of the organization at all times;
• Work cooperatively with BHS early education and care educators and students.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Able to lift children up to 50 pounds from the floor to waist high;
• Crouch to a child’s height and maintain eye contact at a child’s level;
• Stand or sit for long periods of time; to walk up and down stairs;
• Must be able to sit on the floor or in child sized furniture;
• Must be able to proactively take precautions to ensure the health and safety of all children, parents, staff and themselves when coming in contact with children who are ill and/or contagious.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT: This is a non-affiliated position. 40 hours per week. 185 work days (3 days before students and 1 day after students plus school recess days. Not eligible for paid vacation days.

$22.01 per hour

Barnstable Public Schools is an EOE and strongly encourages minority candidates to apply.