Infant/Toddler Teacher

POSITION REQUIREMENTS: Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. RIDE ECE certification RIELDS level 11 preferred. 1 to 2 years' experience in a child development center; must be First Aid and CPR certified, must be able to lift and carry children up to 50 lbs. Must have Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) issued by the Council for Professional Recognition or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. CORE RESPONSIBILITIES: Curriculum and Assessment •Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements (RI Department of Education, RI Department of Children, Youth and Families, National Academy of Early Childhood Programs licensing and accreditation standards and regulation, Rhode Island Early Learning Standards and Head Start Performance Standards) •Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) for children ages 3 and up or Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) for children under 3 years of age •Assess individual and group needs, attending to special needs, specific interest, strengths and concern by reviewing outcomes and observations on a regular basis. •Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and choice making. Develop positive relationships with all children by asking open-ended questions, listening respectfully, and providing positive acknowledgment. •Establish weekly goals and plans which will be documented in a classroom planning book. These plan books will be used as part of ongoing monitoring by Teacher's supervisor monthly. •Prepare classroom materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans. Create and change learning environment as needed. •Coordinate activities for families by on going communication, long range planning with early Head Start team Prevention and Early Intervention/Disabilities Services •Ensure that assigned classroom is in compliance with the above listed departments and agency licenses. •Supervise and monitor children at all times. •Participate in regularly scheduled staff meeting to plan for and deliver collaborative services across components. •Respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. •Collaborate with special education providers that work with children in their classrooms to ensure an approach that is cohesive and meeting the child's needs. Attend IEP meetings or IFSP meetings for children enrolled in classroom. Family Involvement and Community Partnerships •Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family involvement in the classroom by welcoming families and developing relationships through regular contact and home visits (when applicable). •Conduct the required family/teacher conferences and home visits (when applicable) for the purpose of assessment and support, and to share information on classroom progress and educational strategies at school at and at home. •Communicate more often with families when a concern or issue is present, using data (observations, assessments, anecdotal) to share information and develop a plan to address the issue or concern. •Communicate and acknowledge families regularly at drop off and pick up times. •Document daily care of children on infant or toddler daily care sheet. Communicate children's daily care and observations to families at drop off and pick up times. •Communicate daily with families of infants (under 18 months) regarding changes to children's routines (sleeping, eating) and document changes in individual children's routines and care in writing and share with all assigned classroom staff. •Help plan and conduct monthly Family Engagement Events with building staff or agency staff when appropriate. •Works with appropriate agencies in developing specialize planning for children and families as needed. •Maintain confidentiality in compliance with agency Code of Conduct and confidentiality policy. Utilize Data collections systems to support child/family and agency outcomes •Document all required ongoing assessments and screenings, including ASQ- SE, ASQ- developmental, Teaching Strategies GOLD, in Education files as well as in agency database (FileMaker Pro) or Teaching Strategies website when appropriate. Review data regularly to ensure information is accurate and up to date. Utilize data in creating weekly classroom curriculum plans. •Document all significant classroom issues, family contacts, and home visits (when appropriate) in education file and/or Early Head Start documentation system (TIER). •Meet at predetermined intervals with Early Head Start family service worker to review families and child's progress as well as monitor goal planning. Other Responsibilities •Responsible for supporting the professional development of assigned Assistant teacher (if applicable) by oFacilitating the development of professional competencies of the Assistant Teacher oCompleting an accurate yearly evaluation to asses Assistant Teacher's skill level oAssist Assistant Teacher in identifying professional development goals based on observations and evaluations of performance •Support assigned Teacher Aides in implementing curriculum and caring for individual children. •Assist with breaks and other classroom needs as requested. •Attend meetings, professional development opportunities, and other trainings as appropriate. Must attend all professional development opportunities when it is mandated by funding sources, licensing or accreditation authorities. •Supervision of children is everyone's responsibility. •Perform other duties as assigned.