INFANT AND TODDLER TEACHER

Job Description

Job Description

Characteristics of Work

Under the direction of the Early Head Start Specialist, the Infant and Toddler Teacher is responsible for the planning and implementation of delivery of services as required for the development and education of children enrolled in the Early Head Start Program.

Essential Functions

These essential functions include but are not limited to, the following. The Agency may identify and include additional essential functions.

Planning and Developing

epares and implements daily plans, schedules, and activities.

Arrange classroom space into well-organized learning centers.

Plans for field trips in accordance with program schedules.

Participates in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) meetings.

Makes a minimum of two (2) scheduled home visits a year.

Participates in staff-parent conferences.

Provide positive guidance, opportunities, and supervision for children at all times.

Implementing Activities

Assesses and requests classroom supplies and equipment.

Demonstrates and encourages good nutrition habits.

Maintains a secure, safe, and healthy learning environment.

Provides opportunities for children to develop social and emotional security.

Demonstrates support of individual children in a positive and non-threatening manner.

Record Keeping and Reporting

Conducts development screening, assessment, and evaluation of children.

Distributes developmentally appropriate activities and resources to promote the parent's role as the primary educator of their child.

Refers children for services to appropriate components.

Documents and maintains required child records.

Prepares and submits program reports as required.

Reports cases of suspected child abuse/neglect in accordance with state law.

Communicating and Guiding

Meets, greets, observes, and assesses children daily.

Recruit volunteers and in-kind contributions.

Serves on program committees and boards of other organizations affiliated with children and families.

Training and Supporting

Participates in staff meetings, parent meetings, and training sessions.

Participates in educational and professional training as required to maintain appropriate credentials.

Additional Responsibilities

Performs other duties and assignments as directed by supervisor.

Qualification

B. S. Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development Technology, or directly related field with at least one (1) year of experience in working in an Early Childhood Education Program.

Special Requirements

Applicant must:

-pass Criminal Background and Child Abuse Central Registry Checks;

-meet State health requirements;

Physical Requirements

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, use hands-to-finger motion, and hand or feel objects when interacting with children. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 40 lbs., if necessary, to lift a child. The employee primarily works in an indoor environment.

Supervisory Control

The Infant and Toddler Teacher is directly responsible to the Early Head Start Specialist, who is responsible to the Children’s Services Director. The Early Head Start Specialist will evaluate the infant and toddler teacher semi-annually. The evaluation will be conducted through performance monitoring and progress reviews, and the Children’s Services Director will review it.