Early Head Start Teacher

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

7d•$17 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs. Job Specifications: 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 communication skills (written and oral). Ability to work cooperatively with parents and staff. Ability to comprehend and make inferences from written materials. Ability to collect and analyze data and make concise, accurate reports and recommendations.

Requirements

Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (National) credential (or Prek CDA and able to obtain Infant/Toddler within 1 year) Or Associate degree in Early Childhood education or related field with 18 college credit hours in early childhood education.
AND Completion of DCF 45 Hour Training
Minimum of two years experience working in an infant/toddler classroom with ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including; at risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse

Responsibilities

Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multi-cultural curriculum for children
Oversees the team assessment of each child developmentally, utilizing identified assessment tool (i.e. BDI3) and develops individual goals
Develop and utilize lesson plans, the Family Partnership Agreement and the Individual Family Support Plan to promote the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of infants and toddlers, while reflecting the parental and cultural influences of the family
Participates in team planning with the multi-disciplinary team (i.e. co-teacher, therapists), using and encouraging appropriate input from parents
Completes and maintains all necessary documentation to demonstrate compliance with Early Head Start performance standards
Conducts home visits as required by Head Start performance standards for purposes of assessment support and to provide developmentally appropriate child development information and activities based on the individual family’s needs, interests and learning style
Develops and maintains a relationship with each family and reviews their needs and progress.
Performs other duties as assigned
Oversees maintenance, upkeep and inventory of classroom supplies, materials and equipment
Prepares and/or serves meals and snacks; sitting with toddlers to encourage social interaction and good nutrition
Performs housekeeping tasks
Tend to infants’ and toddlers’ personal hygiene needs, such as diaper changing, cleaning and changing soiled or wet clothes
Participates in and supports at least two events annually hosted or sponsored by UCP; including parent events and community fairs
Engages parents in volunteering, community service and other ways of contributing to program activities and services
Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques
Ensure Principal is informed of parent concerns and complaints
Ensure compliance with requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, Department of Education, School District, HIPAA, 4C, Department of Children and Families and any other State and Federal agencies as required.
Performs other duties as assigned.