Infant-Toddler Teacher

Infant-Toddler Teacher

Department: Education
Employment Status: Full Time
Program: Early Learning
FLSA Status: Exempt
Reports To: Infant-Toddler Coordinator
Schedule: 40 hrs-52 wks
Supervises: N/A
Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Job Summary
Lead primary and effective day to day provision and oversight of learning, education and case management functions of Early Head Start children and families. Tasked with the assignment of consistent and exceptional instruction, as well as a group socialization experiences to parents and infants/toddlers which will enhance the parents' ability to fill the role of primary nurturer of their child. Maintain on-going contact with families and work with all other components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting. Provide educational leadership to the Infant-Toddler Classroom Aide specific to the effective integration of all services to promote and ensure a quality experience for enrolled children and families.

Essential Functions

• Created and maintain respectful partnerships with families to conduct weekly 90 minute home visits with each family in support of the mission and objectives of the Early Head Start model.
• Coordinate with parents to ensure that prenatal, well-child exams, immunizations, health screenings, and nutrition assessments are completed and document necessary follow-ups.
• Complete family partnership agreements, developmental screenings and all other required assessments with families in a timely manner.
• Provide support in parent and child activities that encourages developmentally appropriated activities for the changing need of infants and toddlers.
• Work with appropriate agencies and other resources to develop Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP).
• Provide bi-monthly socializations for infants/toddlers and their primary caregivers, meeting the needs of all children including those at risk, those with special needs those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.
• Develop and utilize lesson plans which reflect both mandated elements and parental and cultural influences, and which promote the social emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children.
• Review each child's goals and write comprehensive individual plans designed to promote current learning and attend to nutritional, health and social issues. And individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom.
• Communicate frequently with Coordinators other staff and parents; serve as liaison among medical and social services in the community; act as advocate for Head Start families and assure quality services.
• To adequately ensure a high standard of performance of duties and responsibilities a commitment to the mission and vision of the Early Head Start Program model, and in doing so honor and practice all applicable policies, procedures and protocols to ensure full compliance in the Head Start standards, as put forth.

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Working Conditions

Lifting Requirements

• Medium work Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Physical Requirements

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)
• Taste/Smell (Detect, Distinguish, Determine)
• Pushing or Pulling
• Repetitive Motion

Hazards and Atmospheric Conditions

• Exposure to Dust
• Chemical Hazards
• Noise

OSHA Categories

• Category II Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

Travel

• Local

Qualifications

Education

• Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred or a combination of education and experience that cover the areas required.

Experience

• Must have knowledge and at least two years' experience in child development and early childhood education, adult learning and family dynamics including knowledge of community resources and skill to link families with appropriate agencies and services.

License/Certification

• Must have a valid Alaska State driver's license and must remain insurable under the Tribe's policy and have won vehicle for home visits.
• Pediatric CPR & First Aid certification and a Food Handler's Card must be obtained within 30 days of employment.
• Infant/Toddler CDA is required within 18 months of employment.

Special Skills

• Requires computer skills to include Microsoft 10
• Must be flexible.
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must have flexible schedule to accommodate family needs, may include some evening or weekend hours.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and email.
• Ability to interpret and apply program or departmental information or in providing information to others.
• Ability to independently organize and prioritize work assignments and coordinate a variety of activities with good attention to detail and ability to deal with conflicting priorities and deadlines.
• Required to use considerable judgement in day-to-day situations, research and investigate problems and summarize findings.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Preferred

• Knowledge and experience working with cultural diversities.

Salary : $32,800 - $41,600