Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher

Child Care Group•Garland, TX

About The Position

The Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher serves as a team member in an assigned staff group. This position plans and implements programs for children and provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and healthy in order to enhance growth and development. The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for maintaining all program standards to include CCG, NAEYC, Head Start and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Additionally, this role serves as a substitute in Teacher role for center assigned and works under general supervision of Center Manager with some demand for independent judgment and action.

Requirements

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in child development or related field required
Must demonstrate desire to work with infant/toddler children, have general knowledge of “normal” growth and development
Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member
Must demonstrate good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills
Must have ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, parents and center volunteers
Regular and prompt attendance required
Unquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold ChildCareGroup’s mission, vision and core values
Must have a valid Texas driver's license
Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
Must submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks throughout employment. These include FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks. Background check requirements may be expanded at the discretion of CCG and Partner Programs.

Nice To Haves

One year experience working with young children preferred

Responsibilities

Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
Becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he/she may work.
Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence. Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities. Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences.
Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities, provides attractive and functional learning centers and participates in entry process of child into care giving group.
Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.