CDA Floater

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA INC•Jefferson, GA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Infant/Toddler Teacher facilitates quality, individualized early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment. Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, the teacher works with Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement activities that support children’s growth and development, promote social competence, and encourage parental involvement in all aspects of the program. The role includes maintaining a positive and professional work atmosphere, reliable attendance, and compliance with applicable policies and standards. The teacher supports children’s daily learning and care, maintains classroom safety and required ratios, communicates with families and colleagues, completes monitoring and record-keeping duties, and participates in required training. Other duties may be assigned by management.

Requirements

A minimum of a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) Credential with an Infant/Toddler endorsement, or a TCC, TCD, or higher degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education, or a very closely related field.
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Maintain confidentiality and comply with applicable policies, licensing requirements, accreditation standards, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Complete required training hours.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive work atmosphere through constructive interactions with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.
Maintain excellent punctuality and attendance.
Plan and implement developmentally and linguistically appropriate activities that recognize and support each child’s rate of development.
Assess the safety of classrooms and outdoor play areas before activities.
Organize classroom areas for learning, eating, resting, and play in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, licensing regulations, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
Provide a defined daily schedule of individualized child- and teacher-initiated activities.
Accompany children to and from buses, playgrounds, and out-of-center activities while maintaining attendance checks and head counts.
Maintain staff and classroom ratios at all times.
Address toileting and diapering according to each child’s individual needs.
Feed infants and toddlers on demand to the extent possible and at appropriate intervals.
Follow current guidance for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and ensuring sleeping infants’ safety.
Maintain a communication plan that supports communication among children, families, teaching staff, the Center Manager, and community organizations.
Support and participate in ESNG’s values and mission.
Complete the classroom Health and Safety Checklist weekly.
Monitor and report accurate program numbers for the weekly report.
Maintain accurate, current educational and nutritional records for children and protect confidentiality.
Follow policies, procedures, and practices that support compliance with Georgia licensure, NAEYC accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Assist with the Child Transition Plan, including supporting parents as advocates, cross-training and sharing transition-related needs, assisting with feeder-school field trips for children and parents, and helping parents become familiar with community resources.
Participate in mandatory Easter Seals trainings, including pre-service, in-service, and other educational programs and trainings.
Complete the minimum training hours required by Bright from the Start, OSR, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.