What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher position at Child Care Group?
Make an Impact as an Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher
The Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher serves as a team member in an assigned staff group. This position plans and implements programs for children and provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and healthy in order to enhance growth and development. The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for maintaining all program standards to include CCG, NAEYC, Head Start and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services. Additionally, this role serves as a substitute in Teacher role for center assigned and works under general supervision of Center Manager with some demand for independent judgment and action.
Why work for ChildCareGroup?
Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed. ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!
You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:
SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart
PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day
INTEGRITY – Do what is right
RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated
INCLUSION – Value individual differences
TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals
Position Details
Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions
- Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
- Becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he/she may work.
- Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence. Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities. Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
- Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
- Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
- Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences.
- Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities, provides attractive and functional learning centers and participates in entry process of child into care giving group.
- Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies.
- Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in child development or related field required
- One year experience working with young children preferred
- Must demonstrate desire to work with infant/toddler children, have general knowledge of “normal” growth and development
- Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member
- Must demonstrate good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills
- Must have ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, parents and center volunteers
- Regular and prompt attendance required
- Unquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold ChildCareGroup’s mission, vision and core values
Travel and Compliance
- Must have a valid Texas driver's license
- Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
- Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
- Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
- Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
- Must submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks throughout employment. These include FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks. Background check requirements may be expanded at the discretion of CCG and Partner Programs.
Physical Demands
- Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing 25 pounds or less
- Visual attention
- Manual dexterity/coordination
ChildCareGroup's Generous Health and Wellness Benefits
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Telemedicine at no cost
- 401(k) with a company match
- Paid Time Off
- (12) Paid Company Holidays
- And more!
ChildCareGroup is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.