Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher – Full Time
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center
Saginaw, Michigan
Position Summary
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center is seeking an experienced, caring, and dependable Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher. This full-time position is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment for infants and toddlers.
The ideal candidate understands early childhood development, can effectively lead a classroom, and is committed to supporting each child’s physical, social-emotional, language, and cognitive development.
Primary Responsibilities
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Plan and implement developmentally appropriate infant and toddler learning experiences.
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Maintain a safe, nurturing, clean, and organized classroom.
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Provide attentive care, including feeding, diapering, toileting, rest routines, and personal hygiene.
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Supervise children closely and maintain required staff-to-child ratios.
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Develop consistent classroom routines that support children’s individual needs.
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Use positive guidance, redirection, and age-appropriate behavior-management practices.
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Observe children’s development and maintain accurate classroom and developmental records.
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Communicate professionally with parents and guardians about their child’s needs, routines, development, and daily activities.
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Provide direction and support to classroom aides and assistant teachers.
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Prepare classroom materials, lesson plans, and learning activities.
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Follow all childcare licensing rules, center policies, health and safety procedures, and confidentiality requirements.
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Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required training.
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Report injuries, illnesses, developmental concerns, and unusual incidents to the director.
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Assist with maintaining a welcoming and supportive environment for children, families, and staff.
Required Qualifications
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Current Child Development Associate credential (CDA required), with an Infant/Toddler endorsement preferred.
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Previous professional experience working with infants and toddlers is required.
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Must be at least 18 years old.
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High school diploma or GED required.
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Knowledge of infant and toddler development, classroom routines, and appropriate caregiving practices.
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Ability to lead a classroom and work cooperatively with other staff members.
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Strong communication, organization, and time-management skills.
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Must successfully complete all required background checks and health clearances.
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Must obtain or maintain required CPR, First Aid, and childcare training.
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Reliable transportation and consistent attendance are required.
Physical Requirements
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Ability to lift and carry up to 40 pounds.
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Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, stand, walk, and move quickly when necessary.
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Ability to safely supervise children indoors and outdoors.
Position Type
Full-time position. Availability is required during the center’s operating hours, Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The employee’s specific work schedule will be assigned by management.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Building Blocks Childcare & Preschool Center is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity and are committed to maintaining an inclusive workplace where employees and families are treated with dignity and respect.
