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Infant Toddler Teacher
Job Description
Reports to: Site Director Classification: Non-Exempt
Work Direction: The Teacher shall generally work forty (40) hours each
week under the direct supervision of the PEL Teacher and/or Site
Director with the schedule personally arranged, and mutually agreed to
by the Site Director and/or Director of Programs.
Basic Function: The Teacher is responsible for the overall management of
the classroom, which includes having a working knowledge of general
development of young children and educational systems. The Teacher is
also responsible for the active participation/contribution in the
progress of the Centers educational philosophy and environmental goals.
The incumbent must demonstrate leadership and problem-solving skills in
and out of the classroom setting.
JOB DESCRIPTION
Maintains the emotional environment of the classroom by speaking and
listening respectfully to all children; comforts children as necessary;
sets appropriate limits for children with reasonable consequences; and
uses positive reinforcement that supports the development of childrens
self-help skills.
Arranges and maintains the physical environment of the classroom to
compliment the curriculum and provide a safe place for children.
Supervises all activities in which children participate. Consistently
observes and records observations of children in the classroom
with input from the Teacher Assistant. Supervises parent volunteers in
the classroom and maintains accurate
records and documentation as required of all classroom activities.
Promotes the cognitive development of children through the use of age-
appropriate curriculum, play experiences and learning activities. Plans
and writes lesson plans, which are based on developmentally
appropriate practices and implements them daily. Recommends or initiates
referral procedures for children with special
learning needs and other issues. Substitutes when another Teacher or
Teacher Assistant is absent and
supervises and interacts with children in classroom and during outdoor
activities.
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment in the classroom, on the
playground and in other outdoor environments. Ensure compliance with
Head Start Performance Standards, federal, state
and city regulations and licensing requirements. Participate in
developmental opportunities including but not limited to staff
in service, conferences and professional organizations. Ensure personal
performance evaluations, goal setting and staff development
plans are completed. Assist in compliance with Head Start Performance
Standards, federal, state
and city regulations and licensing requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS
Knowledge and Skills
Ability to write reports and correspondence, and read and interpret
documents. Ability to perform basic math, and to compute rate, ratio,
and percent and to
draw and interpret bar graphs. Ability to write using correct grammar,
spelling and punctuation; and to
organize documents accurately Ability to speak effectively to groups of
parents, staff, and community members. Ability to supervise and manage
staff efficiently and effectively within the
guidelines of Trinity Child Care policies and mandates.
Education
This position requires a Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education
plus three (3) years of Early Childhood experience in the classroom
teaching environments. The incumbent must possess a Level 5 Infant
Toddler Certification.
Training and Experience
The incumbent must possess the knowledge of child development,
licensing, and funding standards. The incumbent must be familiar with
legislation and advocacy of childcare services in the State of Illinois;
this includes best practices in Early Childhood D velopment standards.
Additionally, the incumbent must possess the ability to relate and
develop a mutual respect for the families and children served and must
possess the ability to get along with diverse personalities, demonstrate
tact, and maturity.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable
individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While
performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to
sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls;
reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities
required by this job include close vision, distant vision, color vision,
peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
This position requires the Teacher to work in a clean, well-lit area.
Additionally, the incumbent must be able to l