Lead Infant Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Are you passionate about creating a warm, welcoming environment where children feel safe to explore and grow? Do you aspire to spark curiosity and nurture young minds? If so, University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) School of Education, Social Work, and Psychological Sciences' Edgar L. and Rheta A. Berkley Child and Family Development Center (Berkley), located on the UMKC Volker campus, seeks a qualified and enthusiastic Lead Infant Toddler Teacher to join our team (Child Development Teacher). Berkley, established in 1993, is accredited by the National Association for the Education of Young Children, inspired by the Schools of Reggio Emilia Approach, and implements a developmentally appropriate play based interactive environment. Curriculum is focused on building relationships between child, teacher, and the family, social emotional learning, group collaboration, creative thinking, and cognitive learning through hands on interactive play environments.

In this role, you will:

• Collaborate with colleagues to develop and implement an enriching play-based curriculum.
• Design engaging learning experiences that ignite curiosity, foster social-emotional development, and celebrate each child's unique strengths.
• Work closely with families and co-teachers to assess children's progress, document learning journeys, and communicate effectively.
• Contribute to a thoughtfully curated learning environment by modeling the responsible care and organization of the classroom alongside your co-teacher.

Key Responsibilities

• 55% Direct instruction and care in the classroom maintaining state and accreditation teacher-child ratio
• 15% Curriculum planning
• 10% Family support and communication / interaction
• 20% Collecting child documentation and provide child assessment screenings

Supervision Received

Receives instruction, guidance, and/or direction from more senior level roles

Supervision Exercised

May mentor or provide guidance as needed to others in completing education support duties