Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher (Early Head Start Teacher)

Create a warm, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment where infants and toddlers grow, explore, and thrive. Build strong foundations through meaningful interactions, engaging activities, and responsive care. Work closely with families and fellow educators to support each child's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development in a safe and joyful classroom setting. Collaborate with a dedicated team of professionals, and play a vital role in laying the foundation for lifelong success.

Required Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); Bachelor's degree preferred in early childhood education or related fields with 12 credits in early childhood education. Experience working with children ages birth to three and their families. Enjoy working with children and families with diverse developmental, social, and cultural needs. Maintain written records and manage time effectively. Work collaboratively and demonstrate leadership. Ability to lift children up to 35 lbs. Bilingual English/Albanian or Spanish strongly preferred.

Lead the planning, documentation, and implementation of engaging, child-centered curriculum experiences that nurture each child's social, emotional, developmental, and health needs while fostering curiosity, creativity, and a love of learning. Build strong collaborative relationships with supervisors, Assistant Teachers, program staff, and families to ensure all EHS and GSS goals are achieved and every child is supported in reaching their fullest potential. Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and welcoming classroom environment that promotes exploration, confidence, and joyful learning in accordance with Head Start and Department of Health regulations. Maintain organized, developmentally appropriate classroom materials and learning spaces that encourage children's independence, creativity, and active participation. Uphold professionalism and trust by maintaining confidentiality regarding all child and family information, both verbal and written. Coordinate curriculum planning, documentation, and individualized recordkeeping to support children's growth and learning journeys. Monitor and celebrate children's developmental progress through ongoing assessment aligned with EHS and GSS school readiness goals using Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD. Foster teamwork and collaboration by organizing and participating in regular team meetings focused on strengthening classroom success and child outcomes. Develop meaningful partnerships with families by maintaining open communication, participating in meetings, and creating a supportive and inclusive learning community. Partner with teachers and staff to provide families with valuable insights into child development and individualized progress in a caring and supportive manner. Conduct developmental and behavioral screenings within program timelines and ensure timely follow-up support so every child has the opportunity to thrive. Collaborate with specialists and families to create inclusive and supportive learning experiences for children with diagnosed special needs. Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences to build strong family connections, celebrate accomplishments, and work together to establish school readiness goals. Demonstrate commitment to child safety and well-being by following all state regulations and agency policies related to child protection and mandated reporting. Embrace continuous learning through coaching opportunities, professional development trainings, and reflective teaching practices that strengthen leadership and instructional skills. Participate in annual performance evaluations to set meaningful professional goals and continue growing as an impactful educator and leader. Attend and actively contribute to all required trainings, meetings, and collaborative initiatives that support program excellence and positive child outcomes. Bring enthusiasm, flexibility, and a team-oriented spirit to special projects and additional responsibilities that enrich the classroom and program community.