PLAYCARE LEARNING CENTER - TODDLER LEAD - Boyne Mountain Resort : Job Details

As an Toddler Lead you are responsible for monitoring and conducting activities in childcare programs and working with other staff to plan programs and activities.

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The Toddler Lead typical job functions include:

• Organizing and leading activities designed to promote physical, mental and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips. Facilitating creative play and motor-skill activities based on play-based learning.
• Observing and evaluating children's performance, behavior, social development and physical health. Identifying children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems, and discuss them with supervisors, parents, and/or guardians.
• Meeting with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determine their priorities for their children, and suggest ways that they can promote learning and development.
• Preparing materials and classrooms for class activities. Conferring with other staff members to plan and schedule lessons promoting learning following approved curriculum.
• Creating weekly lesson plans for age-appropriate lead position. This will include creating at least one activity for Saturday & Sunday. 1/ month for varying ages.
• Being comfortable directing staff you work with daily to ensure all activities and children remain safe and entertained.
• Teaching proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
• Adapting teaching methods and instructional materials to meet child's varying needs and interests.
• Establishing clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects, and communicate those objectives to children. Demonstrating activities to children.
• Preparing reports on children and activities as required by the Childcare Management staff through Brightwheel.
• Organizing and labeling materials and display childrens work in a manner appropriate for their ages and perceptual skills.
• Attending professional meetings, educational conferences, and lead training workshops in order to maintain and improve professional competence & development.
• Recommending and communicating with Program Director remedial program needs for children requiring extra assistance.
• Organizing, tracking, and completing inventory of classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.

This position may be for you if:

• You are at least 18 years old.
• You have achieved an infant/toddler development and care practices from an accredited college or university, OR equivalent experience in infant/toddler development or related field is recommended.

• Within 30 days of hire, will be required to complete CPR certification and update every year; First Aid Certification and update every three years; Participate in blood born pathogen training within 6 months; Complete Shaken Baby Syndrome & Safe Sleep training.

• You possess one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• You must have knowledge of Internet tools; Excel and Word software required.
• You must be able to meet the physical requirements of the position as provided by your manager.
• You are able to work some weekends, holidays and special events.