Title: Daycare Teacher

Position Reports To: Daycare & Preschool Director

Department: Daycare

Hours: Part Time (1:00pm - 6:00pm)

Summary:

The Infant/Toddler Caregiver is responsible for the care a small group of children.  They will  ensure all children are cared for in a manner that reflects the New Evangelization as well as meets all Diocesan and state rules and regulations.  In addition, they are responsible for supervising daily and long-range activities, giving children undivided attention, participating in education of infants and toddlers and completing parent communication documentation as needed. 

Responsibilities:

• Work under the direction and supervision of the Director
• Monitor and supervise children
• Instruct appropriate age groups with the teachings/prayers of the Catholic Church
• Ensure and assist in maintaining a safe, clean and healthy environment
• Adhere to all state requirements in regards to care, environment, documentation, etc.
• Assist with maintaining proper supplies in assigned room
• Maintain and foster positive and constructive interaction with children and parents
• Attend and participate in regular department meetings
• Adhere to dress code which is determined by the Director
• Complete 18 hours of training per year
• Maintain a welcoming Christian environment by treating all with dignity and respect
• Work cooperatively with St. Timothy Staff
• Participate in Diocesan & Parish annual Safe Environment Training
• Adhere to personnel practices of the Diocese of Phoenix and applicable parish policies and procedures
• Any task deemed necessary by the Director, the Pastor, or his delegate.
• Job performance will be reviewed within the first 3 months of employment, then on a yearly basis

Infant Room:

• Ensure infants’ daily physical needs are met (diapering & feeding.)
• Meet emotional needs of each baby; talks with, smiles at, reads to, plays with child. 
• Prepare room for arrival of children. 
• Greet parents and children daily. 
• Clean room at end of each shift.

Toddler Room:

• Conduct classroom activities that promote social, developmental and educational growth of children. 
• Responsible for children’s health, safety and physical needs. 
• Prepare room for arrival of children. 
• Greet parents and children daily. 
• Maintain cleanliness of room throughout day.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills, patience and ability to remain calm under pressure
• Understand the responsibilities of a mandated reporter
• Current certification in child first aid and CPR
• Prior to hire, must provide documentation of current negative T.B. test result
• Must be able to lift 40 pounds, stand 95% of the day, assume postures in low levels that allow contact with children, bend, stoop, kneel, sit on the floor and have the agility to move from a seated position to a standing position promptly to respond to emergency situations.
• Meet or exceeds state licensing regulations:
• 18 years of age or older plus one of the following
• High school diploma or GED or C.P.C. certificate
• Associate degree in early childhood education or related field
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field with at least 3 months of classroom experience with infants.

This document is designed as a summary or general description of the job and may not include all the duties, knowledge, skills or abilities required or associated with the position.