Infant​/Toddler Floater

Job Details

Job Location:

205 Sutter IT - Stockton, CA 95202

Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.11 Hourly

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Teacher shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Head Start classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum development and implementation, promotion of a positive self-image for each child, the assurance of the safety of all children, child assessment, home visits and the supervision of the Teacher Assistant.

• Design and implement daily classroom program, in conjunction with other education staff and parents that enhances the positive self-image of each child.
• Design a positive classroom environment. Be able to score positively on all the required measurements annually.
• Comply will all Community Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Prepare weekly curriculum plans for daily lesson plans.
• Make at least two visits to each child’s home per year, and participate in parent conferences as needed.
• Complete individualized assessments on each child followed by parent conferences.
• Conduct monthly child observations and prepare individual education plans ongoing
• Complete specialized screening of children as required and refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior.
• Promote positive, professional relationships with staff and all parents.
• Coordinate activities for and supervise parents and other volunteers in the classroom .
• Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable standards of regulatory agencies (i.e. Community Care Licensing).
• Supervise the activities of the Associate Teacher or Teacher Assistant, and in conjunction with the Site Supervisor prepare a written performance evaluation on the Associate Teacher.
• Conduct emergency and earthquake preparedness drills.
• Mobilize within different classrooms or to a different site in order to meet ratios, or as needed.
• Assist in center food preparation and food services including clean up.
• Assist in the general clean-up and packing of furniture as needed.
• Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Assist in maintaining an attractive and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of activities.
• Assist in any hygiene needs of the children.
• Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction.
• Promote positive, professional relationship with children, staff and parents.
• Coordinate activities of parents in the classroom and on
• Participate in various in services and trainings to upgrade skills necessary
• Maintain the required files; monthly/quarterly reports, assessments. Ongoing documentation shall be in accordance with established timelines
• Participate in relevant collaborative meetings with community, and trainings with county agencies as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of Head Start Act, 2007 and Performance Standards
• Knowledge of child development
  - Typical and Atypical.
• Knowledge of instructional materials, methods, and age appropriate assessment tools.
• Knowledge of individual differences, learning styles, cultural needs, child development and community needs in setting up and implement curriculum for the year.
• Ability to effectively communicate with school personnel, students and parents.
• Ability to clearly communicate and implement educational plans and timelines.
• Communicate educational goals and outcomes to parents.
• Assess and diagnose educational…