Teacher, Toddler

CHILD DEVELOPMENT•Oxnard, CA

34d•$23 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the site supervisor, the toddler teacher is responsible for carrying out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement school readiness goals and meet Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Requirements. This role involves supervising children at all times, planning and executing open-ended activities, documenting daily individual needs and progress, and partnering with parents to develop educational and family goals. The teacher will also prepare the learning environment, develop developmentally appropriate lesson plans, and administer child development observations. Additionally, the position requires reviewing health plans, assisting with staff observations, and supporting transitions for children and families. Participation in various meetings, including case conferencing, staff meetings, parent meetings, and IFSP meetings, is expected. The role also contributes to a healthy nutrition program by eating meals with the children.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Minimum of 12 completed units in child development or early childhood education (ECE) which includes at least three units in infant/toddler care and the following three courses: child/human growth & development; child/family & community or child and family relations; and programs curriculum (All course work must be completed with a grade of C or better to receive credit).
A California state-awarded child development associate teacher permit or higher. Those hired without the permit must qualify for and apply within 60 days of hire, renew prior to expiration, and maintain active as a condition of employment. (Degree in child/human development or early childhood education may substitute for the state-awarded permit.)
Minimum six (6) months of verifiable paid or volunteer work experience in a preschool setting or as an infant/toddler teacher or caregiver.
Must hold Infant First Aid and CPR certificate and renew upon expiration.
Must submit to a job pertinent agency paid pre-employment physical examination, negative tuberculosis test and criminal record background checks.
Mandated Reporter.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills.
Six (6) infant/toddler course units.
Experience with infants/toddlers in a group setting and/or training in Resources for Infant Educators (RIE), or in the Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC) model.
Those hired with only three (3) infant toddler units will be required to enroll in and complete an additional three (3) units within one (1) year (12 months) of hire date as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

Carry out the goals, policies, and activities designed to implement school readiness goals and meet Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards and Child Care Licensing Requirements.
Supervise children at all times.
Train, supervise, and conduct timely performance reviews of the assigned toddler teacher aide. Conduct positive progressive intervention as needed and prepare timely related documentation.
In cooperation with other staff, assist with housekeeping, safety routines and drills, class preparation, and organization of the learning environment.
Plan for and carry out open-ended activities for different levels of development and multicultural diversity of enrolled children.
Document daily individual needs, strengths, interests, service plans, attendance, and meal count for each child.
Follow up with families regarding child’s health status and collect physical examinations and immunizations in accordance with the CHDP Periodicity Schedule.
Prepare the toddler learning environment and develop developmentally appropriate lesson plan activities for children to learn through active exploration and interaction with adult caregivers. Make suggestions to the site supervisor regarding instructional materials and equipment necessary to carry out the program.
Administer and accurately document initial and ongoing child development observations using screening and assessment tools at established intervals.
Review and carry out health plans for special diets, allergies, medication administration, etc.
Partner with parents to develop educational and family goals and update regularly.
Assist the site supervisor with periodic observations of assigned staff to evaluate job performance, maintain appropriate documentation, and meet timelines set by the HR department.
Assist children and families with transition into and out of the existing program option.
Participate in regularly scheduled case conferencing sessions, staff meetings, parent meetings, parent-caregiver conferences, Individual Family Service Plans (IFSP) meetings, home visits, in-service training, and other meetings as directed.
Contribute to a healthy and successful nutrition program by eating center prepared meals with the children.
Other duties as assigned.