Substitute Infant​/Toddler Teacher

Substitute Infant/Toddler Teacher

Murray Independent Schools Murray Head Start - Murray, Kentucky. Open in Google Maps.

Job : 4954947

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: May 18, 2023 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

This job posting is for a Substitute as an Early Head Start (EHS) Infant/Toddler Teacher or Preschool Teacher Assistant. Below is the job description for both positions and a general list of what tasks you may be requested to complete or assist with as a Substitute.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Early Head Start (EHS) Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care and education for assigned children. Provides direct delivery of center-based EHS services for infants and toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments, and implementing age-appropriate curricula. Serves as the primary teacher for assigned children and ensures safe and healthy learning environments and individualized learning activities for enrolled children.

Teachers may be assigned to specific classrooms and schedules. Teachers may also be designated as Floater Teachers, assigned to classrooms as needed to provide continuity of infant/toddler care for required coverage during staff breaks, staff planning, and full-day operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Physical

Qualifications:

The position can regularly require lifting and carrying infants and toddlers who may range in weight up to 45 pounds. The position involves standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting and arising from the floor. Position also involves reaching with hands/arms and using hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

EHS SERVICES:

• Create an open, friendly, and cooperative atmosphere in which children and families feel comfortable and secure.
• Ensure the safety of each child at all times through active supervision, effective arrangement of space and materials, and proper maintenance of equipment.
• Carry out child care routines in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with best practice.
• Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the EHS Center Supervisor.
• Operate and maintain the classroom arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness to ensure compliance with all licensing, Office of Head Start (OHS), and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Regularly observe and evaluate children's development and document progress on individual and school readiness goals.
• Plan and submit complete lesson plans, goals, and resources, as assigned.
• Plan and implement age- and developmentally-appropriate experiences that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through conversation, play, and creativity.
• Interact positively with each child throughout all aspects of the daily routine. Implement all dimensions of the infant/toddler Classroom Assessment Scoring System in accordance with best practice.
• Promote and nurture parent-child bonding and relationships.
• Inform families about their children’s experiences through daily contacts and regularly scheduled home visits and parent conferences.
• Serve as a role model for the children and families, treating them with dignity and respect.
• Complete all daily food service documentation as required by the USDA Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

PLANNING, POLICY, and COMMUNICATIONS:

• Regularly inform the supervisor of classroom status.
• Prepare and submit detailed reports according to deadlines for Head Start Director, Management Team, Policy Council, Governing Board, OHS, and others as assigned.
• Review and follow program policies and procedures related to EHS and center-based option and ensure compliance with OHS and other local, state, and federal regulations.
• Participate in meetings, trainings, and professional development activities to stay informed on priorities, raise issues, and provide feedback and…