Infant / Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

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.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements : The successful candidate will possess the following :

Benefits