Infant Care Teacher

Astor Services•Town of Cairo, NY

35d•Hybrid

About The Position

Astor Services is hiring Infant Care Teachers. This role is responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead or assisting role. Responsibilities include lesson planning, ongoing assessments, and home visits. The Infant Care Teacher will be responsible for leading a team and ensuring the safety and supervision of children at all times. Astor Services is a federally funded Head Start program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. Astor Services is a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families.

Requirements

Associates degree with Infant Toddler CDA preferred.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
Valid driver's license with two years of driving experience required.
Must be comfortable going into the homes of clients.

Nice To Haves

Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete effective lesson plans with clear objectives encompassing the whole child; including differentiated instruction and social-emotional learning.
Manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom.
Complete all required reports on students, including Individualized Education Plans, attendance, progress notes, report cards, milieu logs, notable event reports and parent communication systems.
Complete initial assessments of each student’s capabilities upon entering the classroom and throughout the year to assess both academic and social-emotional learning growth.
Make clear to students what appropriate behavior is and support them in meeting expectations, using explicit and simple directions.
Offer positive response to emotional needs of students.
Show willingness to accept students as they are.
Organize and manage the classroom environment to maximize instructional advantage.
Provide students with a clear understanding of classroom structure and schedule, utilizing class time effectively.
Provide a variety of materials and techniques to stimulate student learning.
Inspire and motivate students to develop, according to their abilities, while providing for all health and safety considerations.
Maintain positive student-teacher relationships.
Assist occupants in the orderly evacuation of the site, by both primary and secondary means during fire drills, and other evacuation emergencies.
Initiate or assist in all components of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, including passing scores in both written and physical examinations.
Maintain the safety of children by responding promptly and effectively to potentially dangerous situations.

Benefits

Four personal days.
Full benefit package.
Ongoing professional development at no cost to staff.
Time off per the School Calendar.
Sick time.
Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance.
Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need.
Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment.
Room for growth and advancement within the organization.
Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff.