Infant Teacher

Building Kidz School is a developmentally appropriate infant – kindergarten program, designed to focus on children's interests through academics and performing arts. For over 13 years, Building Kidz has been able to provide children with a unique and rich early childhood education because we hire the highest quality teachers. We have schools in South San Francisco, Pacifica, San Mateo, Pleasanton, Scott’s Valley, Concord, Morgan Hill and Mountain View.

We are currently seeking warm, nurturing, mature and creative teachers for full time positions. Each teacher will be a member of a teaching team.

Key Competencies:

• Creativity
• Quick learner
• Planning
• Patience
• Approachability
• Customer Focus
• Compassion
• Informing
• Listening
• Integrity and Trust

General Responsibilities:

• Engage with current and prospective parents and family members and is responsive to their needs, provides customer service and build trust
• Comply with BK and all licensing regulations regarding the care of infants
• Understand responsibilities as a mandated reporter
• Keep the Director informed of any necessary information regarding the care and safety of infants
• Arrive to the workplace regularly and on time, follows appropriate call in procedures and is dependable overall
• Complete timely and accurate documentation according to BK and other licensing regulation requirements
• Assist and accept responsibilities in other daily center duties that might be temporary in the event other personnel are not available
• Use time wisely and take initiative when appropriate
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, Teacher -in- Service Training Days, center events, and parent/customer meetings as required
• Adhere to and act in line with company mission and values at all times
• Provide appropriate role modeling to fellow staff members
• Greet infant and parents and drop off and pick up
• Be a supportive and contributing member of the team
• Demonstrate knowledge of BK’s philosophy and curriculum expectations
• Maintain accreditation standards and licensing regulations at all times
• Consistently demonstrate a positive and professional attitude
• Follow the dress code as stated in the Employee Manual

Job Knowledge/Skills:

• Practical knowledge of early childhood care and education
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work well in a team environment
• Implement effective customer service for children and families
• Understanding of BK policies and governmental regulations regarding the care of infants
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum

Program Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement curriculum and program materials consistently and appropriately
• Plan a schedule that incorporates a balance of indoor/outdoor, quiet/active, individual/group and infant initiated/staff initiated activities
• Maintain positive learning environments
• Scheduled feeding of infants and changing of diapers
• Accommodate infants with food and/or environmental allergies
• Administer medications to infants as needed, within perimeters of BK’s policy
• Assist in infant evaluations
• Seek assistance and support when necessary and provides assistance and support when necessary
• Proactive in implementing best practices to the program
• Engage in professional development
• Participate in emergency drills as scheduled

Classroom Responsibilities:

• Insure that classroom is safe at all times; conducting appropriate safety checks when needed
• Maintain and insure appropriate head count of infants at all times
• Complete assigned tasks in a timely manner and seeks additional responsibility when appropriate
• Insure that classroom set up allows for ease of supervision and makes appropriate changes when necessary
• Perform appropriate housekeeping activities that will insure health and safety to children (ex: wiping spills, clearing debris, etc.)
• Wipe infant’s faces and noses to keep a hygienic environment

Team and Family Interactions:

• Approach issues and problems through teamwork and collaborative efforts
• Address conflict in a fair, equitable and diplomatic manner
• Share ideas and information; research appropriate information
• Emphasize the positive, communicate concerns in a timely fashion
• Viewed as a team player and act as a role model to team members
• Willingness to interact with families regarding infant’s development
• Focus on solving problems and think out ideas that may be best for infants and families
• Support decisions and acts as a resource to others
• Is collaborative and inclusive when faced with issues that arise with infants and families
• Genuinely cares about and relates to all kinds of people constructively
• May be called upon for off-site activities related to team building with co-workers

REQUIREMENTS:

• 1-2 year experience
• Meets experience criteria required by the state

Educational Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain
• Meets education criteria required by the state
• 24 units of ECE or CDA preferred

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Work is performed primarily in the center environment. Centers are dynamic with a high level of activity. Work may also be performed in the community on field trips.

• Must be able to lift up 30 lbs. and stand for up to 95% of the day
• Assume posture at low levels, stoop, sit on floor and bend down numerous times per day
• Agility to move from seated to standing position quickly to respond to infant’s needs
• Perform all activities with infant for prolonged periods  
• Can perform all duties both indoors and outdoors
• Possess acceptable hearing and vision capabilities in order to monitor wellbeing of infant
• Work hours may vary to accommodate needs of infant and families 

• We offer competitive compensation packages including medical and dental benefits with salaries based on education and experience.
• We encourage continual learning through regular professional development opportunities.