Toddler Teacher

Union County Community Action, Inc•Monroe, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans and implements activities for a classroom for up to four (4) infants and toddlers. This planning must be coordinated with the other Early Head Start Teachers assigned to the same classroom. She/he works in cooperation with Early Head Start Teachers, parents and volunteers to provide an age-appropriate, individualized learning environment in the classroom.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED and an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and six months to one-year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Associate of Science (AAS) degree in Early Child Development or equivalent from a two-year College or technical school, and six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
A baccalaureate or advanced degree in early childhood education;
A baccalaureate degree in a field related to early childhood education and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children;
A baccalaureate or advanced degree in any field and coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children or;
A baccalaureate degree in any field and has been admitted into the Teach For America program, passed a rigorous early childhood content exam, such as the Praxis II, participated in a Teach For America summer training institute that includes teaching preschool children, and is receiving ongoing professional development and support from Teach For America’s professional staff.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Employee must pass an annual physical, TB screening, and submit to random drug screenings.
Incumbent must demonstrate a working knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care Regulations, and operation of a desktop computer, related software, printer, copier, fax, and phone, washer, dryer, and vacuum.
Incumbent must have a CDA Credential and Child Care Credential II, & I (EDU 119) and maintain a valid state issued driver’s license and have current certification for CPR and First Aid.

Responsibilities

Provides primary care and supervision for up to 4 infants/toddlers in a classroom of 8 children.
Implements an age-appropriate daily routine for infants/toddlers.
Communicates on a regular basis with parents re: their child's activities during the day.
Completes written reports on a daily basis, such as attendance, developmental observations, etc.
Assists with regular sanitation of classroom environment (toys, surfaces, meal items, etc.)
Uses Teaching Strategies Gold software program to record and track individual child's progress, including anecdotal records.
Prepares and posts weekly lesson plans for infant/toddler classroom.
Conducts parent conferences, at least twice per year or as needed.
Conducts home visits, at least twice per year or as needed.
Implements a learning environment that meets Head Start Performance Standards, NC Day Care regulations and other funding source guidelines.
Acts as a role model and mentor to other staff and parents.
Assists in providing guidance and training for classroom volunteers.
Assesses children with an appropriate assessment tool and develops objectives based on each child's individual developmental needs.
Uses information from assessment and observation to assist in identifying children who may have special needs.
Completes a daily health check on each child in the classroom, record findings, and make referrals when needed.
Attends parent activities and serves in a support role for parents.
Maintains confidentiality of children, parents, and staff.
Attends all pre-service/in-service training, and regular staff meetings.
Performs other related duties as assigned.