Infant​/Toddler Teacher - MSHS

Location: Dumas

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 childrens 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 childrens growth and development

* arranging and conducting educational home visits and parent conferences and

* guiding childrens 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 childrens 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 drivers license, access to transportation with liability insurance and willing to use vehicle for Agency related travel.

* Must be able to travel out of area…