Job details
Job type full-time
Full job description
Location: lubbock, tx
Primary functions
The infant toddler teacher is responsible to promote school readiness by preparing children and their families for school success as well as life success as it relates to this positionTo provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children age 0-3 in a center based classroom for cplc ecd programWork as part of a center based inter-disciplinary team to support the children in all areas of development while providing education, health and social service support to familiesAbide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised head start program performance standards (issued 9/1/2016), head start act (12/7/2007), texas child care licensing-(for centers in texas), new mexico state child care regulations-new mexico kids-(for centers located in new mexico), office of head start initiatives and ecd content area plans and proceduresActively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environmentsMaintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environmentFacilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.
Specializations
For the successful candidate hired for texas centers, initial employment physical and tb test or chest xray, tdap, a valid texas driver`s license and vehicle insurance are requiredFor the successful candidate hired for new mexico centers, initial employment physical and tb test or chest x-ray, tdap, a valid new mexico driver`s license and vehicle insurance are requiredMust pass a criminal background check to include a child abuse and neglect register check, sex offender registry check, and obtain a level one fingerprint clearance cardAccording to the new head start program performance standards (hspps) an applicant must be first aid and cpr certified or must obtain certification within the first 6 months of employmentApplicant must obtain food handlers card upon hire.
Minimum qualifications
Minimum qualifications for the infant toddler teacher position are as follows: applicant must be 18 years of age, with a child development associates (cda) or comparable credential from an accredited institution and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant toddler developmentEducation obtained outside of usa from another country must be evaluated from an accredited organization to determine equivalency to usa education statusApplicants who have a preschool cda with training or coursework in early childhood development and training or coursework in infant/toddler development with 6 months experience working with infant and toddlers (as required by the head start act) may also be considered(the following applies only to the migrant seasonal head start (mshs) infant toddler teacher applicant who has not attained an accredited credential or degree as indicated by office of head start (ohs) hsppsIn accordance to email sent by ohs acting director ann linehan 8/15/2017: applicant may be considered if applicant is able to demonstrate competencies to care for and nurture infants and toddlers identified in hsppsApplicant considered for hire will be placed on a professional development plan that will result in credential or coursework that meets ohs education requirements within 18 months of hireExperience in ages & stages questionnaire (asq) screening, implementing program for infant toddler caregivers (pitc), center on social & emotional foundation early learning center (csefel), positive behavior support infant toddler environment rating scales (iters), and toddler classroom assessment scoring system (class) is helpfulExperience working with culturally diverse and low-income families is preferredApplicant must have basic keyboard skills, be able to use computer, computer software programs (e.gMicrosoft office, adobe) and web based systemsBilingual english/spanish is preferred.
Job responsibilities and competeancies
Center-based teachers, teacher assistants and family child care providers are expected to demonstrate competency to provide effective nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences which ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standard described in the head start learning outcomes framework: ages birth to five and applicable state early learning and development standard, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners.
Program management: demonstrate awareness and sensitivity to cultural issues and community practices of low income and at risk families, including dual language speakersImplement office of head start initiativesProvide task-based training and mentoring/modeling to new co-teachers, substitutes and volunteersAttend designated center meetingsAssist and participate in parent involvement servicesPerform other duties as requested by immediate supervisor necessary to carry out the administrative/programmatic activities necessary to fulfill the goals and objectives of cplc ecdMaintain and keep current all necessary and required certifications.
Safety: supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environmentsMaintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environmentFacilitate health practices in all indoor and outdoor learning environmentsEstablish and maintain a safe, supportive environment in the classroom, outside in playground, while engaged in walking children to and from various site locationsCreate a safety plan for classroom and outside play area, to include and not limited to; zoning, verbal hand off, counting children at every classroom transition, before and after leaving classroom or busIncorporate office of head start safety guidance and protocols; refer to office of head start health and safety screening guidance and iters into classroom arrangement and daily practices.
Assess development & learning: using designated research based assessment tools, administer, record, analyze and assess child development information in accordance with assessment guidance directions provided assessment authorsImplement teaching strategies gold (tsg) assessment systemMaintain daily documentation and data input and recordkeepingConduct parent /teacher conferences and home visitsAdminister developmental screening children using selected developmental screening assessment tools.
Ongoing social, emotional, and physical care: develop trust based partnership relationships with parents & childrenRespond quickly in a soothing and tender manner to infants’ cries or calls of distressImmediately care for children’s personal hygiene needs during routines such as toilet support, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled or wet clothes/diapersEngage children in conversation during routine careAssist in child and adult care food program (cacfp) duties such as: implement cacfp family style meal service during daily mealsEat cacfp meals with children & engage in conversation with childrenHandling food when assisting in classroom, log temperatures, document point meal of service and daily meal production record for infantsDevelop and implement classroom nutritionImplement i am moving, i am learning (imil)/little voices healthy choices activities in the classroom daily.
School readiness development: engage in high quality teacher child interactions selected curriculum within a dual language environmentImplement teaching strategies curricula as outlined in curriculum manuals, engage in weekly intentional planning for creation of weekly lesson plans, engage in multiple daily learning interactions and conversations with children to build vocabulary and concept knowledge, develop and implement daily/weekly educational plans, individual family service plan (ifsp)/individual education plan (iep), weekly calendar breakdown activities as outlined in the curricula manual and education content area plan and procedureDevelop transition plans with parents and annually conduct school readiness transition home visit.
Home school connections: develop and implement weekly home school connection activitiesProvide parents with information and resources to assist them in supporting program school readiness goals, child development goals and that reinforce curricula learning experiences for the child and parent.
