Little Friends Support Teacher InfantToddler
Little Friends Support Teacher InfantToddler
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Job Description
At a Glance:
Job Title: Little Friends Support Teacher (Infant/Toddler)
Location: Little Friends Friends School of Baltimore Baltimore MD 21210
Reports To: Director of Childcare
Position Type: Full Time
Pay range: $16 $18
Friends School is a Quaker coeducational college preparatory school PreK through Grade 12 in Baltimore City enrolling 835 students 41 of whom identify as children of color. We are guided by the Quaker ideals of simplicity peace integrity community equality and stewardship. We strive to be a purposefully inclusive community that reflects the racial ethnic cultural socioeconomic and religious diversity of our city and our region.
Position Overview
Little Friends Child Care program located on the campus of Friends School of Baltimore has
an opening for a fulltime teacher. If you are a professional enthusiastic passionate nurturing
caring and kind individual this is the place for you. We are looking for individuals who can
provide quality care for children ages 6 weeks to 2 years of age all while making education fun
and creative.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of daily classroom activities including ageappropriate curriculum planning health and safety; actively supervise children at all times and open communication with a team of teachers and with families
- Develop an emergent curriculum that provides multiple entry points for children and encourages their social and emotional growth creating an exciting learning atmosphere.
- Encourages childrens emotional social and physical development and positive selfconcept. Create a nurturing enriching ageappropriate learning environment for the classroom.
- Observe and document the childrens progress and development.
- Learn understand and embrace the Quaker aspect of the school and use it daily through Morning Meetings curriculum classroom management and all parent/child/employee interactions.
- Greet the parents and build rapport; communicate with them about their childs day daily.
- Conduct professional parent conferences. Make suggestions for things parents can work on.
- Work collaboratively with the teaching team administrators and specialists.
- Participate in staff meetings professional development days and teacher training. Cleans and sanitizes toys furniture and play equipment.
- Adhere to all school rules and policies.
- Maintain a neat and professional image at all times.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Excellent communication skills with parents teachers and other childcare workers.
- Ability to be patient and understanding when working with children and interacting with parents.
- Knowledge of childcare principles and procedures.
License/Certification:
- CPR Certification; must be maintained by obtaining recertification as necessary.
- 90 Hour Preschool certificate
- 45hour infant/toddler certificate or equivalent (preferred)
- Americans with Disabilities Act (have or complete within the first 30 days)
- Basic Health and Safety (have or complete within the first 30 days)
- Covid Safety (have or complete within the first 30 days)
Education and Experience:
- Must be 19 years of age
- High school Diploma or GED required; pursuing a degree is a plus
- A minimum of 12 years of experience working with infants and toddlers
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of standing/walking and frequent bending.
- Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds
Core Business Hours (varying shifts)
- 7 AM to 6 PM Monday through Friday
Friends School of Baltimore offers a host of benefits including Medical Dental Vision 403(b) match up to 5 Legal Services Pet Insurance and Life AD&D STD & LTD. Additional information on benefits can be provided upon request.
Review of resumes will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should apply with their resume cover letter and supporting documents to the link on the School website. A search committee will review candidate information and will contact those candidates with whom they are interested in speaking.
Friends School of Baltimore actively promotes equity diversity and inclusion in all programs and operations including admissions financial aid and hiring. To form a community which strives to reflect the worlds diversity we do not discriminate on the basis of race or color religion nationality ethnicity economic background physical ability sex gender identity or expression or sexual orientation. Friends School of Baltimore is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates of color and members of other underrepresented groups who might enrich and diversify the school community are strongly encouraged to apply.
Employment Type
Full-Time
