Caregiver

OBJECTIVE:
Creates and manages an attractive warm and challenging learning environment for infants and toddlers incorporating appropriate early intervention learning and care activities which meet the needs of the group as well as those of individual children and families.
II. RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
A. Active nurturing supervision of children in the classroom.
1. Utilize curriculum to fidelity to teach children and keep them actively entertained.
a. Curriculum Implementation
b. Teacher Practices
- Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS)
- Fidelity Tool
c. Learning Platform
- Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS)
2. Ability to input accurate data.
a. Ages & Stages Social Emotion & Developmental (ASQs)
b. Desired Results Developmental Profile (DRDP)
- Lesson Plans Observations Child Developmental Profiles etc.
c. Utilize program and agency data management systems
- Attendance Meals Contacts Daily Health Checks etc.
B. Must be able to work closely together with other classroom staff to provide direct supervision of children.
a. Manage schedules amongst one another to ensure coverage
b. Supporting knowledge of Early Learning Outcomes Frameworks School Readiness Goals Program Goals/Policies
C. Performing duties requested by Supervisor Head Start Director COO and CEO.
III. UNIVERSAL STANDARDS:
A. Communication
1. Ability to communicate (in-person and electronically) with staff superiors community officials families effectively and appropriately.
B. Cultural Competence and Ethics
1. Positive caring and supportive attitude characterized by understanding and non-judgmental commitment to participant families coworkers superiors and all other persons with whom interaction occurs.
2. Comply with all Standards of Conduct and Confidentiality Policies as these are considered of the utmost importance in working with community residents.
C. Organization
1. Ability to manage time energy and workspace well in order to accomplish all assigned tasks successfully.
D. Reporting
1. Ability to complete weekly monthly quarterly and yearly reports.
a. Daily Attendance Meals Observations etc.
b. Weekly Lesson Plans
c. Biweekly - Timesheets
d. Monthly Meal Reports
e. Quarterly Conference Forms Staffing
f. Yearly 2x per year CLASS
E. Health and Safety
1. Ability to squat sit stand walk bend stoop reach hear see speak and lift and/or carry at least 40lbs.
2. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of blood bodily fluids or tissues
3. Knowingness of possibility to exposure of communicable diseases
F. Technology
1. Microsoft Office (Word Excel etc.) proficient.
2. Willingness to train in program and agency data management systems
G. Professionalism
1. Ability to casually present oneself.
2. Accountability Timely Attendance
3. Team Oriented
4. Possess problem solving skills.
5. Continue to expand knowledge by attending trainings etc.
IV. EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
A. 45 CFR 1302.91(e)(1) As prescribed in section 645A(h) of the Act a program must ensure center-based teachers that provide direct services to infants and toddlershave: A minimum of a Career Studies Certificate in Early Childhood Infant & Toddler or comparable credential; and been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Possession of minimum educational requirements preferred or MUST be willing to obtain the required certifications within 18 months of hire.
B. Willingness to complete/continue trainings/certifications - Any other trainings/certifications deemed necessary. Must maintain certain certifications.
V. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Comply with all background checks required by the program.
Valid Virginia Drivers License may be required
* Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties responsibilities activities assigned location and hours of work may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Experience:

Senior IC