Job Description

STATEMENT OF THE JOB: Under the overall supervision of the Early Childhood Director and the direct supervision of the Center Manager, the Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for implementing the educational program in the infant/toddler classroom. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Plan and implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual and physical development of children, including improving the readiness of children for school by developing their:

• literacy, phonemic, and print awareness
• understanding and use of language
• understanding and use of increasing complex and varied vocabulary
• appreciation of books
• understanding of early math and early science
• problem-solving abilities and
• approaches to learning.

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment by forming positive, trusting and nurturing relationships with children.

• Support the social and emotional development of children by forming positive, trusting and nurturing relationships with children.

• Encourage the involvement of the families of the children and support the development of relationships between children and their families.

• Maintain a professional attitude with staff, parents, volunteers, and children at all times.

• Responsible for:

• creating a warm and welcoming environment that supports children\xe2\x80\x99s growth and development

• implementing the curriculum and developing and implementing daily lesson plans

• promoting developmentally appropriate practices
• using routines as opportunities for growth and learning.
• providing activities that facilitate children\xe2\x80\x99s growth and development
• arranging and conducting educational home visits and parent conferences and
• guiding children\xe2\x80\x99s behavior in positive ways.

• Promote good eating habits with toddlers by conversing and encouraging good table manners when food is served.

• Responsible for observing children regularly and individualizing for each child based on these observations.

• Responsible for ongoing assessment of enrolled children to monitor child outcomes.

• Provide supervision for children, or volunteers in the classroom.

• Responsible for maintaining a high quality daily program of work and designated record keeping.

• Work cooperatively with other classroom/center staff.

• Is knowledgeable in all aspects of use and design of learning centers.

• Responsible for the orderliness and cleanliness of the classroom.

• Assist in providing training and technical assistance to other center staff in overall child development.

• Work with Administrative Office staff, support staff and consultants in implementing recommendations.

• Assist in the assessment of the Education and Early Childhood Development Work Plan.

• Assist in obtaining and documenting In-Kind (Non-Federal Match) for parent and community activities.

• Attend and participate in center staff meetings. Participate in parent meetings and staffings as requested.

• Serve as a member of the IEP Team by attending IEP meetings as requested.

• Must be able to see, hear and respond to children\xe2\x80\x99s needs, emergencies and conflicts that might occur in the classroom, playground, bathrooms or other areas used by children.

• Responsible for data management in child development areas.

• Assist in the avoidance or appearance of fraud and ensure compliance in the overall management of the Early Childhood area.

NON- ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Respect confidentiality in all aspects of the Head Start Program.

• Participate in all training designed for professional development.

• Document attendance of a minimum of 15 clock hours of approved professional development per year that is high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom-focused.

• Able to handle stress, tension and exasperation that contact with many children and adults may bring every day.

• May be called upon to administer first aid to children or staff at any time in the program. The incidental nature of this circumstance effectively establishes first aid as a collateral duty, rather than a primary one.

• Perform other duties as needed and required for efficient operation of the Center, needs and welfare of the children.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Educational Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) with Infant/Toddler Endorsement are required. Associate degree or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education may also be accepted.

• Experience Requirements:

• One year experience working with infants &/or toddlers (6 weeks to 3 years of age).

• Physical Requirements:

• Good physical condition. Able to lift children, able to sit and stand for long periods of time.
• Participate in activities requiring bending, stooping, kneeling, and jumping.
• Occasionally stand or walk on uneven surfaces.
• Must be able to pass tuberculosis screening annually and initial health examination within first three months of employment.

• Valid driver\xe2\x80\x99s license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.
• Must be able to travel out of area overnight to attend training.
• Able to hear and communicate orally with children and adults.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

• Skill Requirements:

• Ability to read, write and perform mathematical calculations.

• Personal Traits:

• Be in sympathy with the concepts of the Head Start Program.
• Able to delegate responsibilities.
• Able to keep confidential information without inappropriately divulging it.
• Planning and organizational abilities.
• Able to make decisions and work without continual close supervision.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and /or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Start Date: ASAP 10 month position Salary: Assoc. 16.00/hour - BA 16.75/hour Work hours: 7:30am-3:30pm with an hour lunch break When children are not present 7:30am-4pm with a 30 min lunch break Employer Paid Benefits (for eligible staff): 14 paid holidays, 12 paid annual leave & 12 paid sick days per year; Employer provided life insurance, medical insurance supplement, education assistance, employee assistance program, 401K with match, and more! NOTE: Position currently receiving temporary additional pay due to COVID. Will cease when funding is expended. Preference given to bilingual applicants who meet all requirements

• All applicants must pass background checks.
• Staff must be fully vaccinated for COVID 19
• CAPCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer