Job Details

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Assess individual child and group needs, and make appropriate referrals.

· Assist in orientation and training of aides and substitutes.

· Assist in review, evaluation and revision of the curriculum, including parents in the process.

· Assist other classroom staff in providing a variety of ways to ensure frequent and consistent contacts with families, such as, daily communication logs, weekly newsletters, telephone contacts and in person conversations.

· Assist in the recruitment of children and families to our HS/EHS/GSRP programs.

· Attend parent meetings and orientations.

· Be responsible for delegating classroom responsibilities to aides and/or parent helpers.

· Comply with Agency’s Mission and Culture statements.

· Comply with program and Agency policies and procedures.

· Conduct required regular home visits and conferences.

· Create and utilize lesson plans, based on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), approved Curriculum that reflect parental/cultural influences, and promotes the children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

· Engage with children and families.

· Establish goals, which promote individual and group educational plans and include parental involvement.

· Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, and effective transition between activities.

· Maintain accurate written records; including assessments, screening instruments, and anecdotal observations and portfolios.

· Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans and the curriculum.

· Provide direct supervision of children.

· Responsible to keep assigned work area or classroom clean and assist in facility checks and miscellaneous housekeeping duties as assigned by direct supervisor.

· Serve as a primary caregiver for a group of 4 infants/toddlers, developing relationships with children, families, and other staff to ensure continuity and consistency during the child’s enrollment in EHS.

· Share information regarding child progress with team members, gather information on home issues and make referrals for emergency family support.

· All other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and management.

· Work in collaboration with support staff to meet children’s needs as specified on the Individual Family Service Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION:

Education: Minimum of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates (CDA) is required.

Experience: Minimum of 6 months classroom experience and ensuring a safe learning environment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE:

· Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children.

· Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.

· Ability to monitor and guide classroom staff.

· Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children.

· Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of infants and toddlers.

· Willingness to continue professional growth through continued education.

· Working knowledge of available community resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Employees within this classification are required to show:

· Criminal background investigation every five years including fingerprinting
· Pass a physical examination upon hire.
· Current First Aid and CPR certification (will train).

Employment is also subject to a 90-day introductory period