Infant-Toddler Teacher

We are expanding and opening a new classroom! Basic Function or Position Summary: Responsible for the supervision, care and education of a classroom of up to 8 children, ages six weeks - 3 years, planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans with a co‑teacher. This classroom is located in Dunkirk, NY at a Head Start child care center. NYS Certified Teachers start at $27.66/hr - $45,639 for the school year. $1,400 additional for Master's degree Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood start at $25.81/hr - $42,586 for the school year while working towards NYS certification. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood start at $23.95/hr - $39,517 for the school year. Position Responsibilities and Specific Duties: Utilize nurturing and responsive practices and interactions that foster trust and emotional security; are communication and language rich; Include developmentally appropriate learning experiences in language, literacy, social and emotional development, math, science, social studies, creative arts, and physical development Provide a program of self-initiated, group-initiated and teacher-initiated activities which are intellectually stimulating and foster self-reliance and social responsibility. Implement well-organized learning environments with developmentally appropriate schedules, lesson plans, and indoor and outdoor learning experiences that provide adequate opportunities for choice, play, exploration, and experimentation Establish and implement a daily schedule of program activities that offers reasonable regularity in routines. Promote learning through approaches to rest, meals, routines, and physical activity. Serve meals to children ensuring dietary restrictions and safety for allergies are followed; model eating new and diverse food options. Complete or obtain a current developmental screening within 45 calendar days of when the child first attends the program. Conduct standardized and structured assessments for each child that provide ongoing information to evaluate the child's developmental level and progress. Integrate child assessment data in individual and group planning. Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well-informed about their child's routines, activities, and behavior. Implement IEP's and behavior plans with fidelity. Hold parent conferences two times per program year, for each child. Conduct at least two home visits per program year for each family. Develop opportunities for parents and family members to volunteer in the class. Ensure the health and safety of children by ensuring competent supervision of all children in care. Prepare necessary materials for activities in the classroom. Guide the work of Teacher Assistants, other staff and volunteers in support of classroom activities and supervision. Performs daily health checks on each individual child, following up when needed. Utilize software for tracking and maintaining all children records along with documentation of individual family contacts. Assist families in creating age-appropriate school readiness goals and provide information to achieve identified goals. Provide a safe and healthy learning environment. Support the planning and implementation of family events Maintains confidentiality and complies with the code of ethics. Other duties as designated by supervisor Knowledge, Skills Required: Ability to work on a team. Good verbal and written communication skills. Physical: Ability to lift up to and including 25-50 pounds of physical effort Special Requirements: Meets OCFS training requirements and maintains training logs. Job Attachment Salary Competitive Y Position Status Full time Start Date 12/1/2026 Required Certification Type Special Education {9010}, Pre K-6 {3011}, Early Child (Pk3) Annotation {3012}, Nursery, Kindergarten Grades 1-6 - 3010, Students with Disabilities (All Grades) {0254}, Early Childhood Education Birth - Grade 2 {3013}, Literacy Birth - Grade 6 {7061}, Students with Disabilities Birth - Grade 2 {9013} Contact Person's Name William Vogt Contact Person's Title Early Care & Education Director Contact Person's Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Contact Person's Email View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Chautauqua Opportunities, Inc.