To successfully provide children with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment while educating staff and parents through the developmental milestones.
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Knowledgeable in the Developmental Milestones from birth through 4 years old.
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Knowledgeable in the Michigan Department of Education Early Childhood Standards.
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Group children with their primary caregiver.
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Staff inform the office when supplies are needed (art, sensory, gloves, wipes, cleaning supplies).
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Oversee the day-to-day operations of the classroom.
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Communicate with all parents on the development of their child.
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Ensure the room has age-appropriate equipment and is organized for quality child development.
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Develop weekly lesson plans including sensory, stories/music, art, science, math, and motor activities.
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Post any allergies.
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Post current list of infant formula/breast milk types.
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Oversee caregivers and ensure the best interests of all children are being met.
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Follow the Bay City Public Schools Early Childhood Centers Employee Handbook.
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Follow all Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers.
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Maintain knowledge of the BCPS Early Childhood Centers Program Guide and Health Policies.
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Maintain current Adult and Pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification.
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Follow OSHA blood-borne pathogen procedures, including diapering standards.
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Participate in mandatory continuing-education meetings.
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Know and routinely practice all emergency procedures.
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Arrive prepared, organized, and ready to meet children's needs.
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Maintain child-friendly, respectful communication.
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Maintain professional attitudes and relationships while on duty.
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Contribute to joint responsibilities.
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Interact positively with children at their level during play.
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Greet parents, children, visitors, and staff in a friendly, pleasant manner.
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Maintain open communication with parents to support child consistency.
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Maintain constant communication with the Facilitator/Early Childhood Director/Assistant Facilitator.
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Share ideas and accept suggestions to strengthen the program.
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Respond consistently to infants' needs for food or comfort to build trust.
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Praise infants to help them feel competent.
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Respect infant curiosity while ensuring gentle interactions.
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Send daily notes home regarding each child's day.
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Provide primary caregiving for three children, including feeding, sleeping, diapering, and milestone support.
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Model language through communication, singing, and reading.
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Encourage brain development through touch, sound, sensory exploration, and movement.
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Recognize and support each child's unique developmental needs.
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Maintain awareness of all children in the classroom at all times.
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Educate staff on weekly lesson plans and developmental activities.
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Assist with keeping the room clean and orderly.
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Record feedings, diapering, medication, and sleep for children under age 1.
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Place mouthed toys in dirty-toy bins.
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Ensure safe sleep: infants placed on their backs in cribs only.
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Clean high chairs with the three-step method after meals; sweep floors; deep-clean weekly.
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Rotate play areas throughout the day (floor play, stroller walks, rocking, tummy time, etc.).
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Enjoy working with children.
Supervise children and personnel assigned to the Infant Room under the guidance of the Center Administrator.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made.
Ability to read technical procedures, program guides, health policies, and licensing requirements.
Ability to work with fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and adapt to varied instructions and situations.
Bay City Public Schools is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs or activities.
