Infant Teacher

Job Type


Full-time

Description

This is a non-exempt professional teaching and supervisory position responsible for child


development and school readiness, center management, social services, and family engagement

activities, as well as supervision of center staff (teacher assistant, cook, special service aide,


volunteer, etc.) The Center Teacher is directly responsible to the Education Specialist.

a. Plans, executes, directs, and evaluates developmental experiences of the children.

b. Manages operation of the center within authority delegated by the Program Director.

c. Orients, trains, and supervises all center staff members and classroom or center volunteer


workers.

d. Authorizes commitment of project funds for operation of the center within authority delegated by


the Program Director and certifies to the Program Director receipt of items and services for which


payment is requested by a supplier of the center.

e. Maintains or supervises the maintenance of records which pertain to the center or to the program


and which are located in the center.

f. Manages project property located in the center.

g. Engages in learning and developmental experiences with parents, and otherwise participates with


parents in center and program-related activities.

h. Publicizes and explains the Head Start Program to citizens, organizations, and agencies in the


county in which the center is located.

i. Identifies and refers to appropriate officials, children who may need individualized professional


consideration beyond that available at the center with respect to some aspects of their growth and


development.

j. Make visits at the home of each child to increase his/her understanding of each child's family and


home environment, and to increase parental understanding of, and engagement in, the child's


developmental experiences and the Head Start Program, (minimally 2 visits per family per year).

k. Provide opportunities for parent participation in Family Day activities, Policy Council, parentdeveloped activities, etc.

l. Presents philosophy and nature of the Head Start Program to Head Start families and to citizens,


agencies, and organizations in the community.

m.Provides comprehensive services to limited English proficient children and their families

(including services to promote acquisition of the English language.)

n. Identifies prospective program participants.

o. Assists in the recruitment and selection of program participants.

p. May enroll or assist in the enrollment of program participants as directed by the Education


Specialist.

q. Assists Head Start families to obtain goods and services, which they need to improve their


family's life or standard of living.

r. Establishes and maintains strong, positive relationships between Head Start families and the Head


Start center staff and program.

s. May assist in establishing and maintaining a volunteer worker program.

t. May assist families and the Head Start Health Specialist in ensuring that Head Start children


receive proper medical and dental care.

u. Engages in pre-service and in-service training as directed by the Education Specialist,


Professional Development Specialist, or Program Director.

v. Needs to be able to lift 40-50 pounds.

w.Required to obtain/maintain a CDA (Child Development Associate) or the equivalent as


determined by the Director.

x. Required to maintain current health requirements of an annual T.B. Tine and physical exam.

y. Performs other duties as may be assigned by the Education Specialist or the Program Director.

• ability to work independently and in partnership with team members

• ability to set limits and boundaries that maintain the helping role of a practitioner and assist


others with setting healthy boundaries

• ability to communicate effectively with youth, co-workers, volunteers, and supervisor

• seek to improve knowledge, skills, and abilities in related service areas

• must have necessary skills to: communicate with children and families using kindness and


respect; practice positive behavior support techniques effectively

• must have necessary skills to: manage time appropriately; work as a team with adults; utilize


curriculum to fidelity; manage assessments and electronic recordkeeping.


Requirements

• A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or comparable Credential, and


have been trained or have equivalent course work in ECH development with a focus on


infant/toddler development.

• An associate, baccalaureate or advanced degree and coursework related to ECE with experience


teaching preschool children.

• Must have strong skills in the following: verbal/written communication, computer applications,


time management, organization, recordkeeping, and teamwork. Must be willing to continue


formal education, as necessary.

• Must be able to successfully pass criminal background screening.