Infant and Toddler Teacher- Mountain View

As an Infant and Toddler Teacher at Action Day Schools, your primary responsibilities include planning engaging developmental activities such as art, exploratory play, and circle time. You will create a nurturing learning environment while ensuring the highest quality of care for the children. Additionally, you'll establish positive relationships with parents and develop classroom management skills to foster a supportive atmosphere.

To become an Infant and Toddler Teacher at Action Day Schools, you should have completed 12 ECE units, with a preference for an Infant/Toddler Development Course. Experience working with children is preferred, though we welcome those eager to learn as we offer training to help you meet the core Child Development course requirements.

At Action Day Schools, we believe in empowering our teachers through professional development. You will receive hands-on training, 1:1 coaching sessions, and workshops like our New Hire Welcome Workshop. We also provide opportunities for CPR/First Aid certifications and have programs for career growth, including mentorship towards leadership roles.

Full-time Infant and Toddler Teachers working 30+ hours per week at Action Day Schools enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes vacation, sick, and holiday pay, medical, dental, and vision coverage, long-term disability, life insurance, and childcare/private education tuition discounts.

As an Infant and Toddler Teacher at Action Day Schools, you'll be part of a fun, loving, and collaborative environment. Our leadership team is committed to empowering teachers, offering motivation and challenges while working alongside creative and dedicated colleagues who all strive to enrich the lives of our young learners.

Start by explaining your understanding of developmental stages and how you tailor activities to match. Share specific examples like using sensory bins or interactive storytime to capture their attention and promote learning through play.

Discuss your approach, highlighting redirection techniques, positive reinforcement, and establishing clear expectations. Sharing an anecdote of a successful intervention can also illustrate your competency in managing behavior effectively.

Key aspects to emphasize include patience, empathy, and the ability to create a nurturing learning environment. Share how fostering a secure attachment with each child can promote their emotional and social development.

Explain your methods for open communication, which may include regular updates, parent-teacher conferences, and involving parents in classroom activities. Highlight the importance of partnership in nurturing a child's growth.

Detail your process of developing lesson plans that are engaging and developmentally appropriate. Share examples of past activities and how you adapt lessons to meet the varying needs of the children.

Discuss critical qualities such as nurturing, creativity, adaptability, and effective communication. You could also elaborate on how these qualities contribute to creating a positive and engaging classroom atmosphere.

Describe your routine for maintaining cleanliness and safety, including regular checks of play areas, proper sanitization measures, and protocols for handling toys and equipment, emphasizing the importance of a secure environment for young children.

Highlight your belief in teamwork and share examples of how you’ve collaborated with fellow teachers to implement group activities or share insights about child development, enhancing the overall classroom experience.

Explain your commitment to professional development through attending workshops, pursuing additional coursework, and engaging with early childhood education communities to remain informed about the latest best practices in the field.

Share specific activities like group play, cooperative games, and interactive storytelling that promote sharing and teamwork. Emphasize how these activities lay the foundation for healthy social interactions as children grow.