Infant​/Toddler Teacher

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Position: Infant/Toddler Teacher (7 open positions)
Program: Early Childhood Development
Reports to: Classroom Supervisor
Status: Full Time, 37.5 hours per week
Schedule: Monday through Friday
Hourly Wage: Starting at $19.12 - $20.53/hour

Incentive: Eligible for $1000 Sign-On Incentive (to be paid at 90 days and 6 months)

To design and implement a variety of active plans to stimulate and sustain the interest of young children, and that contribute totheir social, emotional, intellectual, and physical development. Implementing Day Care Regulations and other mandates, (i.e. Head Start Performance standards for designated classrooms) by performing the following duties:

• Make decisions about the education of children based on information regarding:
• Child development and how children learn
• Individual strengths, needs, and interests of each child
• The cultures of each child’s family and community
• Followand practice the following fundamental principles:
• Positive interactions and relationships with adults provides a critical foundation for successful learning
• Social-emotional competence is a significant factor in school success
• Constructive,purposeful play supports learning
• The physical environment affects the type and quality of learning interactions
• Teacher and family partnerships promote development and learning
• Designand implement weekly lesson plans according to the individual needs of the children and consistent with curriculum according to program guidelines.
• Complete screenings and assessments on children using appropriate evaluation tool, i.e.ASQ-3, Teaching Strategies Gold, Brigance Birth – 36 months.
• Provide guidance and assistance in activity leadership. Lead children in songs, games,finger plays, and other activities. Interact with children during programmed activities. Engage with children, showing affection, interest and respect.
• Observe and evaluate children's development level and maintains record of progress according to the child’s individual development plan.
• Use approved child guidance and care giving techniques which support overall program objectives.
• Utilize the Pyramid Model framework to enhance the social and emotional development ofyoung children.
• Observe children to detect early signs of distress or abnormal behavior. Participate in conferences with parents. Prepare and submit accurate and timely reports, as required. Participate in team meetings with supervisor and other team membersas needed.
• Conduct classroom conferences with families throughout the year as per the CAPCO Early Childhood Program planning calendar to discuss the child’s progress and include family members in creating child development goals.
• Engagein positive interactions with families daily, informing the family about child while in the classroom and asking applicable and appropriate questions abouthome life.
• Must provide for daily supervision of children, always keeping appropriate teacher –to – child ratio. Keep the classroom supervisor/center manager informed of anyissues and/or problems that affect classroom operations.
• Is knowledgeable and follows NYS OCFS Daycare Regulations.
• Maintain daily attendance for meals served, record daily health checks and comply with proper sign in/out procedure for children, as well as other forms of daily required documentation.
• Attendto the physical needs of the children (i.e. diapering, feeding, toileting,resting, etc.) Rock, hold babies, and assist children during family style meals. Guide children to develop self-help skills. Assist children in collecting their belongings when they depart.
• Cleanup activity materials, sweep and mops floor after each meal in cooperation withother staff. Provide custodial…