Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher (Early Head Start)

EASTER SEALS NORTH GEORGIA•Roswell, GA

8d•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 support children’s growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in the program. The position includes maintaining a positive work atmosphere, punctuality, and excellent attendance. The teacher plans and carries out developmentally and linguistically appropriate activities, organizes the classroom for learning, eating, resting, and play, and provides a daily schedule of individualized child- and teacher-initiated activities. The teacher also supports children’s daily care and safety, maintains accurate records and required ratios, communicates with families and staff, monitors classroom health and safety, and follows applicable licensing, accreditation, and Head Start requirements.

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 the safety of classrooms and outdoor play areas before activities.
Organize the classroom into learning, eating, resting, and play areas 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 out-of-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 as far as possible at appropriate intervals.
Follow current guidelines for reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) when ensuring the safety of sleeping infants.
Maintain a communication plan among children, families, teaching staff, the Center Manager, and community organizations.
Support and participate in the values and mission of ESNG.
Complete the classroom Health and Safety Checklist weekly.
Monitor and report accurate program numbers for the weekly report.
Maintain current and accurate educational and nutritional records for children and protect confidentiality.
Follow policies, procedures, and practices that support compliance with Georgia licensure, NAEYC accreditation, and Head Start Performance Standards.
Assist with the Child Transition Plan, including supporting parents as advocates, sharing transition-related needs, assisting with feeder-school field trips, and helping parents become familiar with community resources.
Participate in mandatory Easter Seals trainings and educational programs, including pre-service and in-service training.
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.