Teacher Infant/Toddler

JOB TITLE: Teacher- Infant & Toddler DEPT: Early Learning Division

REPORTS TO: Site Manager FLSA: Non-exempt

STARTING SALARY: $19/hr.-$22/hr.

JOB SUMMARY: Provide age-appropriate infant and toddler instruction that supports the social, emotional physical, and cognitive development of children. Promote family engagement and meet the requirements of federal, state, and local/state policies and procedures. Also, responsible for the supervision of additional classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and interns in their assigned duties.

CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY: Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all children that meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.
• Satisfies the developmental needs of each child through child/adult interactions and activities.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned children.
• Responsible for implementing the curriculum of the classroom, and planning and writing weekly learning experience plans.
• Responsible for daily attendance, case notes, and reports as required and data entry into Child Plus, Teaching Strategies Gold, or another designated database.
• Responsible for the development and periodic review of individualized educational plans for each child and for developing individual goals based on the child’s interests, abilities, individual traits, and development.
• Responsible for scheduling home visits (minimum of two) and parent contacts (Head Start).
• Responsible for room coverage at all times as well as maintaining a safe indoor/outdoor environment.
• Maintain orderly classroom and keep equipment/supplies in good condition.
• Attendance and participation in professional development opportunities and staff meetings.
• Supervision of classroom staff, professionals, interns, and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with Family Advocate, component staff, and community partners.
• Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• An Infant/Toddler CDA credential or a CDA in Early Childhood Development with a focus on infants/toddlers plus one year’s classroom experience.

• Must have proficient computer and technology skills as well as knowledge of various processes including database management, spreadsheet, word processing, internet, and email.
• Must obtain knowledge of Federal Head Start ERSEA Performance Standards, philosophy, and mission.
• Ability to plan, prioritize and schedule work tasks in order to meet deadlines.
• Ability to produce written reports and documentation.
• Commit to continuous improvement by attending training and professional development opportunities as desired or as assigned.
• Excellent organizational skills are required.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Bilingual preferred, but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HOURS/DAY

0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7

Standing X

Sitting X

Reaching X

Driving X

Walking X

Twisting X

Squatting X

Lifting X

Bending X

Gripping X

Keyboard use X

Please Note: Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION