EHS Lead Teacher

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Roswell, GA

11d•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 developmentally appropriate activities that support children's growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in the program.

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.

Responsibilities

Maintain a positive work atmosphere through appropriate communication and conduct 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 the classroom for learning, eating, resting, and play in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, licensing regulations, and NAEYC accreditation standards.
Provide a well-defined daily schedule of individualized child- and teacher-initiated activities.
Accompany children to and from the bus, playground, and off-center activities while maintaining attendance checks and head counts.
Maintain staff and classroom ratios at all times.
Address toileting and diapering according to children's individual needs, and feed infants and toddlers on demand to the extent possible at appropriate intervals.
Ensure sleeping infants' safety by following current guidelines for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Maintain a communication plan among children, families, teaching staff, the Center Manager, and community organizations.
Support and participate in the values and mission of ESNG.
Complete the classroom Health and Safety Checklist weekly and monitor and report accurate numbers for the weekly program report.
Maintain accurate, up-to-date educational and nutritional records for children and protect confidentiality.
Follow policies and practices that support compliance with Georgia licensure, NAEYC accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Assist with Child Transition Plans, including helping parents advocate for their children, sharing transition-related needs, supporting field trips to feeder schools, and helping families become familiar with community resources.
Participate in mandatory Easter Seals trainings and educational programs, and complete required training hours for Bright from the Start, OSR, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.