Infant and Toddler Teacher

Easterseals Southern California•Ontario, CA

9d•$21 - $29

About The Position

Under limited supervision, plans, implements, and evaluates a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for children in the Early Head Start/Head Start program. May act as Site Supervisor when designated. Serves as an educator for assigned children and supervises the activities of the center’s educational program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
Possess and maintain a Child Development Teacher Permit.
Meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.
Teaching experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting, including 350 days of at least 3 hours per day within a 4-year period.
Possess and maintain current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and first aid certificates and a food handler’s certificate.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications such as Outlook, Excel, and Skype.
Ability to develop knowledge of infant and toddler development and safety issues in infant and toddler childcare settings, including reducing the risk of SIDS.
Complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training (per the Healthy Schools Act) before beginning work.
Ability to interpret and implement applicable California Department of Education regulations, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive effect.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, and establish and meet timelines.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide current immunizations required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, and sex offender index clearance, as required by Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.

Responsibilities

Educate assigned children in the classroom throughout their enrollment in the program, supporting primary caregivers with children’s personal care, safety, and visual supervision.
Plan, implement, and supervise an inclusive, developmentally appropriate curriculum in accordance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, applicable policies and procedures, and Easterseals Southern California standards of conduct.
Conduct home visits and parent conferences within required timelines.
Create and implement individual child goals with parent input.
Maintain weekly lesson plans, progress and anecdotal notes, and current paperwork.
Complete child screenings and assessments within required timeframes.
Coordinate and conduct bi-monthly classroom unit meetings.
Provide input in evaluating volunteers and college interns.
Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in-service training.
Participate in planning associate and parent training activities, meetings, and workshops.
Coordinate parent education, training, and support for pregnant women, including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and other health resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.