This professional position plans and implements a program of educational activities for infants and toddlers that encourages age-appropriate growth and development in a variety of areas. The employee fulfilling this job is expected to complete assignments with a high standard of accuracy, attention to detail, and timely completion of work. This position works under the direction of the Site Manager.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES
- Responsible for ensuring that daily activities and interactions reflect the mission and goals of the program
- Plan and implement a program of educational activities for infants and toddlers, including writing a weekly lesson plan that specifies the daily schedule and achieves specific curriculum goals as written in the education component plan
- Evaluate the accomplishments of the children on a regular basis and reports progress
- Plan and implement an individual service plan for each child in the classroom
- Plan and conduct at least two conferences and two home visits per child
- Plan and implement outdoor activities that develop gross motor skills
- Promote feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers by being warm, supportive, and comforting, and by establishing strong and caring relationships
- Develop curriculum activities that reflect the ethnic/multi-cultural makeup of the community
- Maintain compliance with day-care licensing and HHS regulations
- Assist in ensuring that all health and developmental screenings are up-to-date
- Plan assignments and participate in the performance review of the assistant teacher
- Ability and desire for personal and professional growth and skill development
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework in Early Childhood Development with a focus on Infant/Toddler Development. Minimum of CDA with Infant/Toddler focus.
- Previous professional experience working with infants and toddlers
- Early Head Start/Head Start experience preferred
SALARY: $28,000 to $36,700 per year (commensurate with experience) + Signing bonus
BENEFITS
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
ABOUT US
Development Centers is a non-profit agency that has been serving the community in Northwest Detroit since 1983 and is recognized as a Best and Brightest Company to Work For. If you're dedicated to improving the lives of families, we'd love to hear from you!
We were recently awarded a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHC) grant. CCBHCs provide a comprehensive range of addiction and mental health services to vulnerable individuals. CCBHCs must provide nine types of services,1 with an emphasis on the provision of both substance use and mental health care, 24-hour crisis care, evidence-based practices, and care coordination. (National Council on Behavioral Health)
Development Centers is an approved place of employment for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and the National Health Service Corps (NHSC) - (HRSA) programs.
To learn more about our agency and our programs, please visit www.develctrs.org.