Infant Teacher

 THE POSITION:   

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Teacher shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Head Start classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum development and implementation, promotion of a positive self-image for each child, the assurance of the safety of all children, child assessment, home visits, and the supervision of the Teacher Assistant. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:   

• Design and implement daily classroom program, in conjunction with other education staff and parents that enhances the positive self-image of each child. 

• Design a positive classroom environment. Be able to score positively on all the required measurements annually.  

• Comply will all Community Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards. 

• Prepare weekly curriculum plans for daily lesson plans. 

• Make at least two visits to each child’s home per year and participate in parent conferences as needed. 

• Complete individualized assessments on each child followed by parent conferences. 

• Conduct monthly child observations and prepare individual education plans ongoing 

• Complete specialized screening of children as required and refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior. 

• Promote positive, professional relationships with staff and all parents. 

• Coordinate activities for and supervise parents and other volunteers in the classroom. 

• Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable standards of regulatory agencies (i.e. Community Care Licensing).  

• Supervise the activities of the Associate Teacher or Teacher Assistant, and in conjunction with the Site Supervisor prepare a written performance evaluation on the Associate Teacher.  

• Conduct emergency and earthquake preparedness drills. 

• Assist in center food preparation and food services including clean up. 

• Assist in the general clean-up and packing of furniture as needed. 

• Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.  

• Assist in maintaining an attractive and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of activities. 

• Assist in any hygiene needs of the children. 

• Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction. 

• Promote positive, professional relationship with children, staff and parents. 

• Coordinate activities of parents in the classroom and on  

• Participate in various in services and trainings to upgrade skills necessary 

• Maintain the required files; monthly/quarterly reports, assessments.  Ongoing documentation shall be in accordance with established timelines  

• Participate in relevant collaborative meetings with community, and trainings with county agencies as required. 

• Other duties as assigned.