What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher position at Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center?
Summary: Responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program of activities that promotes the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery. All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc., and Grow NJ Kids.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: (This list is not exhaustive, additional duties will be reviewed during orientation)
- Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to children's optimal growth and development and assure the well-being and safety of the children in care.
- Observe and document each child’s learning and development; maintain current (no less than weekly) documentation in the electronic student portfolio.
- Maintain a confidential assessment binder, consisting of developmental assessments, individual goals, and observations of progress toward meeting goals.
- Maintain supervision of children during all activities, as defined in the Active Supervision Policy.
- Actively involve parents and families in their children's educational process and development.
- Establish a positive relationship with each child’s family and communicate regularly via home/center visits, family conferences, daily reports, and informal modes of communication.
- Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and conduct family conferences to discuss children’s developmental progress, needs, and interests.
- Ensure full implementation of IFSPs and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs.
- Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities as assigned.
- Work some non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as assigned.
Education and Work Experience Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following:
- Child Development Associate Credential with Infant-Toddler Endorsement required or obtained within 18 months of hire.
- Demonstrated attention to detail
- Demonstrated beginner to intermediate computer proficiency
- Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Prior documented work or volunteer experience in a center or home-based childcare program required
- Prior documented work or volunteer experience in an infant/toddler program preferred
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Short Term & Long Term Disability
- Training & Development
