Infant Toddler Teacher II

Position: Infant Toddler Teacher II (48464)
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* SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

** NONEUnder the direction and general supervision of the Center Director, has primary responsibility for providing quality early childhood education experiences through a center-based program for a diverse population of infants and toddlers. Provides support, guidance and leadership for assistants and volunteers. Participates as a member of a teaching team which implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum and assists in maintaining support services for special needs children.

Maintains positive working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and families. Follows all Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Program policies and procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Adheres to Agency confidentiality policy with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff. Maintains professional and ethical standards in accordance with Agency policy, code of conduct and legal requirements.
* Acts in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to the safe and healthy operation of a child care center.
* Ensures that the classroom/play yard environments meet health and safety standards established by the program and is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.
* Facilitates and participates in implementation of curriculum and in development of activities.
* Individualizes activities based on child’s strengths and areas of growth.
* Administers developmental screenings and assessments, conducts observations, maintains portfolios and shares outcomes with families.
* Conducts four educational conferences, two in the home and two at the site during program year.
* Through screening process assists with identification of possible special needs and/or mental health support. Implements Individualized Family Services Plans and/or Child and Family Consultant recommendations.
* Provides opportunities for children to socialize, interact and cooperate with one another.
* Provides developmentally appropriate activities and designs classroom interest areas that promote language and literacy, physical, social/emotional and cognitive growth for children which enhances overall approaches to learning.
* Models successful early childhood teaching strategies and techniques and encourages positive interactions among staff, children, parents and with community members.
* Develops mutual expectations with parents for the experience’s children will receive in the classroom.
* Encourages parent participation and engagement in the classroom.
* Provides education to parents on child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
* Responsible for supporting parents in documentation and collection of educational and classroom in-kind and submits to supervisor.
* Attends and participates in agency trainings, workshops, in-service and staff meetings.
* Participates in setting and achieving professional career development goals.
* Participates in mentor/coaching process including videotaping by supervisor of classroom instruction.
* Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
* Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlined for Level I
* Provides technical assistance to staff regarding Head Start practices and procedures as outlined in Level I.
* Acts as a mentor to classroom support staff and to I/T Teacher/Family Advocate.
* Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
* Performs all duties and responsibilities as outlined for Level II
* Provides technical assistance to staff regarding Head Start practices and procedures as outlined in Level II.
* Acts as a mentor to classroom support staff and to I/T Teacher/Family Advocate.
* Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.
* Compiles observations and work samples and update children’s portfolios.
* Ensures sanitation of classrooms materials and equipment.
* Files education related materials in files.
* Maintains and updates parent bulletin boards.
* Other duties as assigned within the scope of…