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Kingsley Childrens Center Infant/Toddler teacher in Kingsley, Michigan
Infant and toddler teachers aid in the cognitive and social development of preschoolers. Working with children through age 0-3, they must teach the most basic social skills focusing on play-centered learning and creativity rather than intense curricular standards.
Typical duties:
While the activities vary, infant/toddler teachers focus primarily on teaching children to share, express themselves, communicate, and collaborate well with others, follow their curiosity, and further their language and vocabulary development.
- Develop and implement daily lesson plans that support the cognitive, emotional, social, and physical development of infants in accordance with early childhood education standards.
- Create a safe, nurturing environment where infants can explore and make discoveries, ensuring all safety protocols and hygiene practices are followed.
- Facilitate individual and group activities to encourage learning and develop social interaction skills.
- Collaborate with parents and caregivers to provide consistent care and education, offering guidance on developmental milestones and at-home activities to support learning.
- Manage classroom materials and resources, ensuring they are sanitized, safe, and appropriate for the infants' developmental stages.