Teacher Infant / Toddler

Job Description

Job Description

JOB TITLE : Teacher- Infant & Toddler DEPT : Early Learning Division

REPORTS TO : Site Manager FLSA : Non-exempt

JOB SUMMARY : Provide age-appropriate infant and toddler instruction that supports the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of children. Promote family engagement and meet the requirements of federal, state, and local / state policies and procedures. Also, responsible for the supervision of additional classroom teaching staff, volunteers, and interns in their assigned duties.

CHILDREN SUPERVISION RESPONSIBILITY : Responsible for child supervision and for keeping children safe.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Responsible for creating a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of all children that meets the physical and emotional needs of each child.
• Satisfies the developmental needs of each child through child / adult interactions and activities.
• Plan and use appropriate instructional strategies, activities, and resources that reflect an understanding of the learning styles and needs of assigned children.
• Responsible for implementing the curriculum of the classroom, and planning and writing weekly learning experience plans.
• Responsible for daily attendance, case notes, and reports as required and data entry into Child Plus, Teaching Strategies Gold, or another designated database.
• Responsible for the development and periodic review of individualized educational plans for each child and for developing individual goals based on the child’s interests, abilities, individual traits, and development.
• Responsible for scheduling home visits (minimum of two) and parent contacts (Head Start).
• Responsible for room coverage at all times as well as maintaining a safe indoor / outdoor environment.
• Maintain orderly classroom and keep equipment / supplies in good condition.
• Attendance and participation in professional development opportunities and staff meetings.
• Supervision of classroom staff, professionals, interns, and volunteers.
• Work collaboratively with Family Advocate, component staff, and community partners.
• Adhere to Alliance for Community Empowerment Inc. policies and procedures related to prevention and response to COVID-19, including participating in training, use of PPE, implementation of universal precautions, social distancing, and keeping the workspace clean.
• Other related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

HOURS / DAY

0-1 1-2 2-4 4-7

Standing X

Sitting X

Reaching X

Driving X

Walking X

Twisting X

Squatting X

Lifting X

Bending X

Gripping X

Keyboard use X

Please Note : Must be able to lift a child with an average weight of 50 pounds, if necessary.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER – THROUGH AFFIRMATIVE ACTION