Head Infant Teacher

North Bay Children Center•Novato, CA

11d•$33 - $36

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Site Supervisor and Area Director, the Head Infant Teacher plans, organizes, and directs the daily operations of students and the classroom. The role is full-time and non-exempt. The teacher works collegially and professionally with coworkers and relates sensitively and maturely with children, participating parents, and NBCC staff. The position supports NBCC’s goals, philosophy, and agency objectives. The Head Infant Teacher plans and implements diverse, age-appropriate activities and classroom environments that meet children’s developmental needs, support NBCC’s Culture of Health, and follow applicable licensing requirements and industry best practices. The role includes supervising children, assessing development, maintaining classroom records, communicating and coordinating with parents, and supporting teaching staff and children’s behavioral needs. The position requires work both indoors and outdoors, alone and with peers and supervisors, and use of computers, tablets, a cell phone if provided, and other office equipment. Human-resources requirements include health screening and clearance, tuberculosis testing and documentation, criminal-record clearance or exemption, required training and records, and current CPR and First Aid. A valid driver’s license is required if transporting children.

Requirements

32 ECE units.
6 units in Toddler Development.
16 General Education units.
Associate degree or higher.
CTC Master Teacher Permit.
Solid working knowledge of Community Care Licensing requirements, California Department of Education requirements, and industry best practices.
Obtain and maintain Pediatric First Aid and Pediatric CPR certification as required by California State Licensing.
Continue attending school until eligible for the Master Teacher Permit.
Health screening and physician health clearance.
Tuberculosis test and documentation as specified in the posting, including T.B. clearance within the past year.
Criminal record clearance or exemption (DOJ, CACI, and FBI).
Child Abuse Managed Reporter Training.
Proof of immunizations for MMR, Tdap, and flu; the physical requirements section also specifies measles, pertussis, and influenza immunizations.
Current CPR and First Aid.
Child Care Center Orientation Records Keeping and Preventative Health Practices.
Ability to handle annual employee performance evaluations, ADP processing and approval of timecards and time off, and employee desk file management and documentation.
Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform movements including squatting, bending, reaching, standing, and sitting.
Valid driver’s license if transporting children.

Nice To Haves

Proficient written and spoken Spanish language skills; desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, and direct the daily operations of students and the classroom.
Adhere to NBCC policies and procedures.
Coordinate with the teaching team to maintain general housekeeping and an orderly, professional environment.
Participate in self-assessment, goal setting, and performance evaluations with the Site Supervisor and/or Area Director.
Conduct evaluations for direct reports in collaboration with the Site Supervisor.
Coordinate appropriate substitutes with the Site Supervisor and staff when employees are ill, on vacation, or otherwise away.
Verify payroll, sickness, and vacation time for direct reports.
Attend scheduled NBCC staff development days, staff and planning meetings, and other required or appropriate NBCC events.
Attend parent education and celebratory events.
Support the teaching team in implementing child behavior plans, interventions, and resource referrals.
Provide warmth and positive attention to every child, and respect children’s cultural and ethnic backgrounds and individual needs.
Plan and implement diverse, age-appropriate activities and environments that meet children’s social-emotional, cognitive, fine motor, gross motor, and physical development needs.
Implement curriculum and activities that support NBCC’s Culture of Health.
Maintain safe, orderly, and inviting indoor and outdoor classroom areas in accordance with NBCC best practices.
Maintain required supervision of children in accordance with California State Licensing ratio standards.
Conduct ongoing Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP) assessments with the teaching team.
Use Environmental Rating Scales (ECERS) and DRDPs to plan and implement curriculum.
Maintain and update classroom lesson plans, schedules, meal counts, menus, rosters, sign-in/sign-out sheets, and ouch reports.
Report staff and child illnesses and absences daily to the Site Supervisor in accordance with CDE and CDC requirements.
Report staff and child injuries to the Site Supervisor in writing.
Coordinate program activities, including parent orientations, parent conferences, and Parent Advisory Committees, with the appropriate program leadership.
Develop relationships with parents through ongoing, open, responsive communication.
Direct relevant positive or negative feedback to the Site Supervisor verbally or in writing.
Implement child behavior interventions under the direction of the Site Supervisor.
Conduct ongoing written child assessments with the Site Supervisor and participate in semi-annual parent/teacher conferences as required by CDE.
Produce weekly or monthly newsletters informing parents of classroom activities, field trips, or center-related business.