Turtles (Infant/Toddler) Assistant Teacher (12-18 months) at Twisters Inc – Berlin, Maryland

Job Title: (12-18 months) Infant/Toddler Teacher

Location: Berlin Education Station, 10008 Old Ocean City Blvd. Berlin, MD

About Us: Berlin Education Station is an MSDE licensed & accredited child care center serving children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old. We are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment for all children. We are currently seeking passionate and qualified early childhood educators to join our team.

Job Description: We are looking for a passionate and qualified early childhood educator to fill openings for Infant and Toddler Teachers and Assistants. The ideal candidate will have a passion for instilling values in young children, possess high energy, and be able to handle the demands of infants and toddlers with different personalities and needs.

Responsibilities:

• Guide infants & toddlers through education and development programs.
• Respond to each child’s needs efficiently and thoughtfully.
• Display a patient and calm personality with a loving approach to every child.
• Contribute positively to the behavior and social interaction of the children.
• Build secure relationships with the children.
• Work closely with management to ensure adherence to guidelines.
• Report accidents, illnesses, and unusual behavior to the principal, head of department, and parents.
• Maintain close communication with parents throughout the day as needed.
• Protect the safety of all children in the center.
• Supervise children directly at all times.
• Use positive phrasing with children.
• Communicate frequently with children throughout the day, using open-ended questions and naming objects and actions.
• Exhibit behavior management consistent with Berlin Education Station philosophy.
• Co-play and interact with children during play activities both indoors and on the playground.
• Treat each child with dignity and respect, recognizing the cultural and socio-economic diversity of the population.
• Respond to the individual needs and learning styles of children.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to children in distress.
• Oversee all mealtime activities, helping children serve themselves and monitoring them closely during meals.
• Meet with parents to discuss the goals and needs of students in their program.
• Coordinate with administration to create education plans for the students.
• Track the academic performance of students for signs of progress.

Qualifications:

• Associates or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Development
• College Transcripts
• Previous work experience in a toddler preschool setting (at least 2 years)
• CPR/First Aid certified and trained
• Basic Health and Safety Training
• Aide Orientation Course
• ADA (The Americans with Disabilities Act) & Including All Children Training Course
• 9 hours Communications Course
• 45 hours in Early Childhood Infant/Toddler Curriculum
• Medication Administration
• Supporting Breastfeeding in Child Care Practices Training
• A passion for working with toddlers
• Patient, nurturing, and thoughtful
• Excellent communication skills
• Team player

How to Apply: Please send your resume and a cover letter to mbradley@berlinactivitiesdepot.com with the subject line "Infant Toddler Teacher Application."