Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher (Early Head Start)

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA INC•Atlanta, GA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead 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 activities that enhance children’s growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program. The role involves organizing and maintaining a safe, developmentally appropriate classroom; planning individualized activities and routines; supervising children during classroom, outdoor, and off-site activities; and supporting children’s personal care needs. The teacher also maintains communication with families and colleagues, monitors classroom health and safety, keeps accurate and confidential child records, supports transition planning, and follows applicable licensing, accreditation, and Head Start standards. Participation in required trainings and other duties assigned by management are also part of the position.

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 conduct and communication with customers, clients, coworkers, 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 classroom and outdoor play areas for safety before activities.
Organize classroom areas for learning, eating, resting, and playing 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 individual children’s needs, and feed infants and toddlers on demand to the extent possible at appropriate intervals.
Ensure infant sleep safety by following current guidelines to reduce the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).
Maintain a communication system that supports appropriate communication among children, families, teaching staff, the Center Manager, and community organizations.
Support and participate in the values and mission of ESNG.
Complete weekly classroom Health and Safety Checklists and monitor and report accurate numbers for weekly program reports.
Maintain current, accurate educational and nutritional records for children and protect confidentiality.
Follow policies, procedures, and practices that ensure compliance with Georgia licensing, NAEYC accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Assist with Child Transition Plans, including supporting parents as advocates, sharing transition-related needs, assisting with field trips to feeder schools, and helping parents become familiar with community resources.
Participate in mandatory Easter Seals trainings and complete the minimum training hours required by Bright from the Start, OSR, Georgia Pre-K, and Head Start.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.