Infant Classroom Teacher - RRLC Job Perryton Texas USA,Education / Teaching

Location: Perryton

Perryton ISD is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce. The district does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.

Perryton ISD es un empleador que ofrece igualdad de oportunidades y está comprometido a fomentar una fuerza laboral diversa e inclusiva. El distrito no discrimina por motivos de raza, color, religión, género, origen nacional, edad, discapacidad o información genética.

Job Summary

Plans and implements the daily curriculum for children in the classroom. Oversees and coordinates the children's personal care, hygiene, learning activities, specialized programs and positive guidance. Maintains classroom records and developmental checklist. Ensures that classroom and other play areas are consistently clean and safe. Informs parents of their children's progress on a daily basis. Keeps director informed on a timely basis of pertinent issues regarding staff, children, families, and the program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

Education, Curriculum and Classroom Responsibilities

Plans and implements curriculum activities and lesson plans that promote children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Implements program schedule for the classroom, outdoor time, meals, snacks, and special activities.
Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with state regulations, counsel's children when social, academic or adjustment problems arise. Uses a confident, firm tone of voice in handling behavioral problems, not a shrill or angry voice. Never uses food or rest as a punishment.
Keeps accurate and current records of each child's developmental milestones, anecdotal records, and attendance in the Child Pilot app.
Logs all meals/bottles, all diaper changes/bathroom breaks, beginning and ending of all nap times, at least 3 activities and 2 pictures daily in Child Pilot. Informs parents of the child's general mood for the day in Child Pilot and in person.
Establishes developmentally appropriate room arrangement, décor, and learning environment in the classroom.
Maintains classroom bulletin boards.
Plans formal and informal parent conferences with director's guidance.
Ensures that daily list of activities is posted for parents.
Has strong working knowledge of Texas Minimum Standards as they pertain to center operations.
Directs classroom aide and volunteers in a professional manner
Opens or closes the classroom and ensures items are cleaned, stocked and ready for the day. May wash toys, laundry or dishes. May gather and stock items needed for diapering, cleaning, feeding and diapering.
Establishes and maintains primary caregiver groups (ratio) as outline by Minimum Standards.
Plans and updates "sub plans"
Updates the classroom board in a timely manner
If teacher is participating in TSR or any other program, all rules and obligations must be met for the program.

Interactions with Others

Welcomes families, volunteers and others in to the classroom by creating a friendly environment and facilitating their participation. Demonstrates tact, courtesy, tolerance and consideration for others. Interactions with individuals reflect mutual trust, respect and support.
Shares information appropriately with other staff members/keeps classroom staff informed but doesn't violate confidentiality with those who have no need to know.
Treats each child with dignity and respect. Respects the privacy of children by not discussing children or their families in front of other children. Includes children in conversation with parents when the child is present and being discussed.
Observes, records, and reports to director any significant behavior of children or staff that could adversely affect the quality of care provided.
Actively participates in center events, staff training sessions, meetings, and programs.
Immediately notifies director of needed repairs to the building, play area, equipment or toys throughout the facility. Ensures that children are not exposed to equipment or situations that could affect their health or safety.
Accepts temporary work assignments in the event regularly scheduled staff…