Teacher - Birth to Three

Overview

Location:

Greater Hartford, CT

Organization:
Harc, Inc.

Work Schedule:

M-F (Flexible)

FLSA Status:
Non-exempt

Reports to:

Senior Director of Birth - Three

As a Teacher at Harc, Inc. Steppingstones, a state-contracted Birth to Three program, your role will be to support the developmental needs of children enrolled in our program. A heavy focus will be on supporting children’s communication and cognitive development along with supporting infants and young toddlers with delays across developmental areas, within a collaborative team of early interventionists.

• Conduct evaluations and assessments
• Develop and implement Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Provide direct and/or consultative services to children and families
• Participate in data collection
• Use coaching as a style of interaction to ensure parent- or caregiver-implemented evidence-based practices (EBPs) to support child learning
• Provide training for team members and children’s parents/caregivers as needed
• Knowledge of and adherence to Connecticut Birth to Three System policies and procedures

• Apply various evidence-based teaching strategies such as: environmental arrangement, reinforcement, and instructional practices
• Administer, score, and interpret standardized-norm referenced assessments such as the Battelle Developmental Inventory, Third Edition (BDI-3)
• Administer, score, and interpret curriculum-based assessments such as the Carolina Curriculum for Infants and Toddlers;
  Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) Curriculum Checklist;
  Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP);
  Measure of Engagement, Independence, and Social Relationships (MEISR)
• Write evaluation/assessment reports regarding children’s participation, highlighting developmental strengths and areas where support is needed
• Develop and implement in-service trainings for transdisciplinary team members as needed

• Participate in and help to maintain a culture of respect and accountability
• Utilize strong problem-solving skills to make sound decisions under pressure
• Demonstrate excellent organization and time management to prioritize and meet deadlines
• Demonstrate exceptional communication and interpersonal skills during interactions with children, their families and/or caregivers, colleagues, and community members including local education agencies

• Demonstrate a commitment to supporting children and families; maximizing family capacity to support child learning
• Show empathy and patience, and maintain a non-judgmental attitude for diverse abilities and backgrounds

• Facilitate knowledge-sharing and access to local resources/services essential for children and family success
• Build partnerships and collaborate with community organizations and strategic partners
• Demonstrate strong advocacy skills to promote inclusion and opportunities for children and their families
• Demonstrate the ability to work effectively in a transdisciplinary team; consider problems from different perspectives and appreciate different disciplines’ approaches and values

• BA or MA from an accredited college or university in child development, special education, or related human services field
• Initial, provisional, or professional teaching certificate from the Connecticut State Department of Education in endorsements #112, #113, #065, #165, #265, #055, #059, or #057. This includes participation in ongoing professional development activities to maintain certification
• As an alternative to a teaching certificate from the SDE, qualified applicants may also have obtained the Infant, Toddler, Family Specialist Credential from the Connecticut Birth to Three System with endorsement #123
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Proficiency in Microsoft and associated applications (Outlook, SharePoint, Excel, Word)
• Experience working with young children and their families preferred

• Work is active; activity varies from light to moderate and may include lifting 50#
• Ability to complete a significant amount of documentation and/or data entry on a computer/tablet with or without reasonable accommodations.

• Generous paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays
• Affordable medical, dental, and vision benefits (Harc, Inc. covers up to 94% of a single person’s health insurance premium)
• 401(k) retirement plan with a 9.5% employer contribution
• Employer-paid life insurance options
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement
• Staff recognition and appreciation programs
• Harc, Inc. employees qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Harc, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status.