Early Head Start Teacher

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

UCP of Central Florida is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher for its UCP Bailes Early Childhood Academy in Orlando, Florida. The teacher develops and implements developmentally appropriate, multicultural learning experiences for infants and toddlers, supports each child’s development through individualized goals, and works in partnership with families and a multidisciplinary team. The role also involves classroom care and upkeep, required documentation, home visits, and compliance with Early Head Start and other applicable requirements.

Requirements

National Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or a Pre-K CDA with the ability to obtain the Infant/Toddler credential within one year; alternatively, an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field with 18 college credit hours in early childhood education.
Completion of DCF 45-hour training.
At least two years of experience working in an infant/toddler classroom, with the ability to adapt curriculum to children’s needs, including children who are at risk, have special needs, are gifted, or are culturally diverse.
Knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), early childhood development, and the learning process.
Experience assessing children and developing appropriate individualized goals.
Demonstrated ability to work with children with special needs in regular education activities.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to work cooperatively with parents and staff.
Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written materials.
Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare concise, accurate reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate, multicultural curriculum for children.
Oversee team assessments of each child’s development using an identified assessment tool, such as BDI3, and develop individual goals.
Develop and use lesson plans, the Family Partnership Agreement, and the Individual Family Support Plan to promote infants’ and toddlers’ social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development while reflecting family and cultural influences.
Participate in planning with the multidisciplinary team, including co-teachers and therapists, and encourage appropriate input from parents.
Complete and maintain documentation demonstrating compliance with Early Head Start performance standards.
Conduct required home visits to support assessment and provide developmentally appropriate child-development information and activities suited to each family’s needs, interests, and learning style.
Develop and maintain relationships with families and review their needs and progress.
Oversee the maintenance, upkeep, and inventory of classroom supplies, materials, and equipment.
Prepare and/or serve meals and snacks, sitting with toddlers to encourage social interaction and good nutrition.
Perform housekeeping tasks.
Attend to infants’ and toddlers’ personal hygiene, including diaper changing and cleaning or changing soiled or wet clothing.
Participate in and support at least two annual UCP-hosted or sponsored events, including parent events and community fairs.
Engage parents in volunteering, community service, and other contributions to program activities and services.
Use and ensure consistent implementation of behavior and classroom-management techniques.
Keep the Principal informed of parent concerns and complaints.
Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines established by UCP, the Department of Education, the School District, HIPAA, 4C, the Department of Children and Families, and other applicable state and federal agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.