Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

You will serve as a team member in an assigned staff group and will be responsible for planning and implementing programs for children ages birth to three years old. You will be responsible for implementing classroom program in compliance with CCG standards, Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards.

Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup's (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.

ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:

• SERVICE – Lead with a servant's heart
• PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
• INTEGRITY – Do what is right
• RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
• INCLUSION – Value individual differences
• TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Position Details

Responsibilities

• Manages classroom environment, and acts as team leader to set and meet classroom goals. Provides an attractive physical environment with functional learning centers that are appropriate for infant toddler children.
• Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC 3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
• Becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he/she may work. Submits reports, paperwork in timely manner.
• Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
• Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences; conducts home visits per regulated in Performance Standards.
• Responsible for general safety, indoors and outdoors. Reports hazardous situations to the Early Childhood Center Manager. Ensures that daily sanitation standards are maintained.
• Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
• Provides indirect supervision to the Teacher and Resource Teacher in classroom.
• Serves as team member in assigned classroom
• Assists in the inventory of and requests for equipment and supplies
• Participates in the entry process of child into care giving group
• Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities
• Completes special projects and performs other duties as assigned

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required, INFANT TODDLER Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in child development or related field required, Bachelors degree preferred
• One-year experience working with young children age's birth to three years old required
• Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of normal growth and development
• Must demonstrate prompt and regular attendance
• Must agree with agency goals and philosophy and agree to work within their framework
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold ChildCareGroup's mission, vision, and core values

Travel and Compliance Requirements

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
• Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
• Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
• Must submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks throughout employment. These include FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks. Background check requirements may be expanded at the discretion of CCG and Partner Programs.

ChildCareGroup's Generous Health and Wellness Benefits

• Paid Parental Leave
• Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine at no cost
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• (12) Paid Company Holidays
• And more!

ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.