Teacher: Infant​/Toddler

Overview

Teacher:
Infant/Toddler — Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. (ABCD)

Location:

South Boston

Department:
Head Start and Children's Services

Compensation: $23.97 - $39.61 / hour

The Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children as part of a teaching team. The Teacher plans and implements the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards. The Teacher promotes the mission of ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services by communicating this mission to staff, families and the community.

All ABCD Head Start/Early Head Start and Children’s Services personnel who are paid to care for, or work with, children are mandated by law to report all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts Department of Children and Families (DCF). Any staff member who suspects child abuse or neglect must inform their supervisor immediately.

• Provide infants and toddlers with a joyful, nurturing, safe, healthy, individualized environment and varied experiences to support social, cognitive, physical, and emotional development.
• Balance individual and small group activities to enhance development and learning as children practice existing skills and develop new ones.
• Offer open-ended exploration, teacher-directed activities, structured activities, and sensory-based play to foster curiosity, engagement, reasoning and problem solving.
• Provide care such as diapering, toileting, feeding, dressing and hygiene to support emotional development and independence.
• Supervise classroom volunteers to assist with developmentally appropriate learning activities.

• Ensure integration of educational Head Start components by developing opportunities for learning about health, safety, nutrition, dental health and families.
• Develop activities involving parents to improve understanding of infant/toddler development and support their role in their child’s education.
• Proficient computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office; ability to use other data systems as required.
• Professional conduct, strong interpersonal skills, teamwork with staff and parents.
• Bilingual ability where appropriate.
• Knowledge and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs of the families served; ability to work with a culturally diverse low-income population.

• Participate in screening and educational assessment of children; develop short- and long-term goals from diagnostic evaluations.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and individualized activities.
• Implement written IFSP goals for all children with special needs.
• Daily observations and record-keeping; maintain communications with parents; participate in team meetings.
• Conduct a minimum of two home visits per family per year and a minimum of four Parent/Teacher conferences per year; participate in periodic field trips.

• Promote ABCD Head Start & Children’s Services mission; communicate it to staff, families and the community.
• Engage in ongoing professional development; maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.

• Attend meetings as necessary.
• Maintain EEC requirements including staff-to-child ratios and classroom supervision.
• Perform related duties as required by state or federal laws.
• Report to the Program Director on terms of employment and center operations.

Teacher 1 ($23.97/hr): High school diploma or equivalent. Active Child Development Associate Credential with an Infant and Toddler endorsement or EEC Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher certification with experience teaching infant/toddler age children required. EEC Infant Toddler Teacher certification preferred. Bilingual in a language spoken by families served by ABCD preferred.

Teacher 2 ($28.62/hr): Associate’s degree with training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development focusing on infant/toddler development; experience teaching infant/toddler age children. EEC Infant Toddler Teacher certified preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Teacher 3 ($35.20/hr): Bachelor’s degree with training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development focusing on infant/toddler development; experience teaching infant/toddler age children. EEC Infant Toddler Teacher certified preferred. Bilingual preferred.

Teacher 4 ($39.61/hr): Master’s degree with training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development focusing on infant/toddler development; experience teaching infant/toddler age children. EEC Infant Toddler Teacher certified preferred. Bilingual preferred.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Non-profit Organization Management

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