Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Child Care Group•Corsicana, TX

18h

About The Position

Make an Impact as a Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher You will serve as a team member in an assigned staff group and will be responsible for planning and implementing programs for children ages birth to three years old. You will be responsible for implementing classroom program in compliance with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards. Why work for ChildCareGroup? Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed. ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more! You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values: SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day INTEGRITY – Do what is right RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated INCLUSION – Value individual differences TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required, INFANT TODDLER Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in child development or related field required
One-year experience working with young children age’s birth to three years old required
Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of normal growth and development
Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
Must agree with agency goals and philosophy and agree to work within their framework
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
Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
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.

Responsibilities

Manages classroom environment, and acts as team leader to set and meet classroom goals. Provides an attractive physical environment with functional learning centers that are appropriate for infant toddler children.
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. Submits reports, paperwork in timely manner.
Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences; conducts home visits per regulated in Performance Standards.
Responsible for general safety, indoors and outdoors. Reports hazardous situations to the Early Childhood Center Manager. Ensures that daily sanitation standards are maintained.
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.
Provides indirect supervision to the Teacher and Resource Teacher in classroom.
Serves as team member in assigned classroom
Assists in the inventory of and requests for equipment and supplies
Participates in the entry process of child into care giving group
Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned