VISION: Our families are thriving.
MISSION: Neighborhood House is supporting families by creating a community of opportunity.
Summary of Function
The Co Infant/toddler Teacher is responsible for a classroom of children 03 years of age. S/he works collaboratively with a colead teacher family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.
- Supports the mission vision and philosophy of Neighborhood House and embraces our values of equity accountability belonging relationships courage and joy.
- Supports and ensures all applicable procedures are followed that attain and maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
- Provides leadership and positive interaction with others as evidenced by professional maturity respect for others a teamcentered approach maintenance of confidential information and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
- Exhibits sound stewardship by effectively managing financial resources and physical resources to achieve the objectives of Neighborhood House.
- Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Understand and Neighborhood Houses chosen curriculum with fidelity being aware of the big ideas while also following all guidance and resources.
- Leads the daily learning activities with the aim to help children gain social/emotional skills physical development and cognitive/language skills.
- Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement individual plans smallgroup activities and other curriculum components.
- Maintain positive teacherchild interactions that provide emotional support and behavior management.
- Maintains accurate daily attendance records following the appropriate signin procedure.
- Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation embedded and direct assessment activities.
- Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints reliably for each child.
- Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize.
- Complete developmental and socialemotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames.
- Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.
- Maintains a clear and respectful communication plan for all parents of children in the assigned classroom including both oral and written communication.
- Ensure classroom arrangement materials and displays are organized and conducive to childrens learning.
- Administers positive discipline when needed according to the centers Positive Discipline policy.
- Supports the necessary activities of daily living with each child in the classroom. These activities may include but are not limited to the following: using the restroom diapering feeding hand washing tooth brushing and hair brushing.
- Establish and maintain a safe healthy learning environment including full supervision of children at all times and monitoring of daily health/safety practices in accordance with childcare licensing requirements and STARS.
- Helps maintain cleanliness and order in the assigned classroom. Sanitizes toys/surfaces each day.
- Leads in mealtime activities including serving meals or feeding children removing waste and washing/sanitizing surface areas.
- Participates in a minimum of 15 clock hours of assigned training annually and attend all staff meetings.
- Uses open honest direct and constructive communication with coworkers supervisor and directors and encourages and supports coworkers in the same endeavor.
- Handles disputes with coworkers in a professional manner including addressing the coworker respectfully first to find a solution involving the Director only when a solution can not be found and not talking about the issue with people who are not directly involved.
- Maintains confidentiality of program stakeholders including children family and staff at all times.
- Supervises assigned volunteers as applicable.
- Provides supervision and oversight to the assistant assigned to the classroom.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED Required. Infant/Toddler CDA or a AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
- The ideal candidate for this position will possess a gift for working with children a positive disposition a desire to work in a team setting good time management skills flexibility and the ability to work with limited resources.
- Candidates will be required to pass a physical exam and an extensive background investigation before being hired and may be required to undergo drug testing.
- This position involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds standing sitting stooping squatting running and climbing stairs.
- Must have a valid stateissued ID; valid KY drivers license preferred.
- Must have reliable transportation.
Under the supervision of the Child Development Center Director I agree to perform the responsibilities of my job in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Neighborhood House Inc.