What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher Infant-Toddler position at ABCD?
The Teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of
children as part of a teaching team. The Teacher plans and implements
the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards. The
Teacher is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start &
Children?s Services; building an understanding of the program by
communicating this mission to staff, families and the community. This
position must comply with all federal, state and local laws,
regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law
(Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc.
Head Start and Children?s Services policies and procedures. All ABCD
Head Start/Early Head Start and Children?s Services personnel who are
paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report
all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts
Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 119 ?? 51A ? 51G. Any staff member who suspects
child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor
immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position may support
both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual
assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be
documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status
form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to
Head Start\'s policy on confidentiality. Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Teaching Practices Provide infants and toddlers with joyful,
nurturing, safe, healthy, individualized environment and the varied
experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually,
physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and
stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social
competency. Provide a balance between individual and small group
activities designed to enhance children\'s development and learning as
they practice existing skills and develop emerging ones. Provide a
balance of open ended exploration, teacher directed activities,
structured activities and sensory-based play activities to foster
children\'s curiosity, engagement, reasoning and problem solving.
Provide care such as diapering, toileting, feeding, dressing and hygiene
in a relaxed and individualized manner to foster children\'s emotional
development and help them gain independence and autonomy in completing
these tasks. Provides supervision to classroom volunteers to facilitate
the implementation of developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ensure the integration of the educational aspects of the various Head
Start components by developing opportunities and activities for children
to learn about health, safety, nutrition, dental health and families.
Develop activities and strategies for involving parents in the
educational aspects of the program in order to improve their
understanding of child development specifically as it relates to infants
and toddlers and facilitate their role as the principal influence in
their child\'s education and development. Possesses necessary computer
skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability
to use other database systems as required for data collection. Behave in
a professional manner. Exhibit good interpersonal skills; work
cooperatively as a member of a teaching team, with other program staff
and parents. Possess bilingual ability where appropriate. Demonstrate a
knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs
of the children and families serve in Early Head Start.
children as part of a teaching team. The Teacher plans and implements
the Education Component objectives of the Performance Standards. The
Teacher is responsible for promoting the mission of ABCD Head Start &
Children?s Services; building an understanding of the program by
communicating this mission to staff, families and the community. This
position must comply with all federal, state and local laws,
regulations, standards and policies, including those of the federal
Administration for Children and Families (ACF), the Massachusetts
Department of Early Education and Care (EEC), the Individuals with
Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), Massachusetts Department of
Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), Massachusetts disability law
(Chapter 766), Boston Family Engagement Network (BFEN) and ABCD, Inc.
Head Start and Children?s Services policies and procedures. All ABCD
Head Start/Early Head Start and Children?s Services personnel who are
paid to care for, or work with, children are MANDATED BY LAW to report
all suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to the Massachusetts
Department of Children and Families (DCF), pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 119 ?? 51A ? 51G. Any staff member who suspects
child abuse or neglect of a child must inform his or her supervisor
immediately. The responsibilities of a particular position may support
both Early Head Start and Head Start depending on the individual
assignment. The specific corresponding funding allocation will be
documented on the personnel payroll authorization or change of status
form. All communications are potentially sensitive and are subject to
Head Start\'s policy on confidentiality. Key Responsibilities ESSENTIAL
DUTIES: Teaching Practices Provide infants and toddlers with joyful,
nurturing, safe, healthy, individualized environment and the varied
experiences which help them develop socially, intellectually,
physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and
stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social
competency. Provide a balance between individual and small group
activities designed to enhance children\'s development and learning as
they practice existing skills and develop emerging ones. Provide a
balance of open ended exploration, teacher directed activities,
structured activities and sensory-based play activities to foster
children\'s curiosity, engagement, reasoning and problem solving.
Provide care such as diapering, toileting, feeding, dressing and hygiene
in a relaxed and individualized manner to foster children\'s emotional
development and help them gain independence and autonomy in completing
these tasks. Provides supervision to classroom volunteers to facilitate
the implementation of developmentally appropriate learning activities.
Skills, Knowledge And Expertise JOB KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES
Ensure the integration of the educational aspects of the various Head
Start components by developing opportunities and activities for children
to learn about health, safety, nutrition, dental health and families.
Develop activities and strategies for involving parents in the
educational aspects of the program in order to improve their
understanding of child development specifically as it relates to infants
and toddlers and facilitate their role as the principal influence in
their child\'s education and development. Possesses necessary computer
skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Ability
to use other database systems as required for data collection. Behave in
a professional manner. Exhibit good interpersonal skills; work
cooperatively as a member of a teaching team, with other program staff
and parents. Possess bilingual ability where appropriate. Demonstrate a
knowledge of and sensitivity to the educational and socioeconomic needs
of the children and families serve in Early Head Start.