What are the responsibilities and job description for the Early Head Start Teacher position at MONTCLAIR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER?
Plans, organizes, and implements, a developmentally appropriate program for infants and toddlers ages 0-3 years. Follows standards and regulations by the Head Start Performance Standards, NJ Department of Children and Families and other regulatory agencies; collaborates with others to ensure the successful operation of a classroom, implement High Scope Curriculum for Infants/Toddlers to achieve outcomes for children of all abilities; build and maintain a positive, nurturing and supportive relationship with children and families; plan and provide learning environment and experience that promote physical, social, intellectual and emotional development; assesses and sets goals for their development; communicate with parents and encourage their input regarding the growth and development of their children, maintain and update individual child portfolios, maintain safe and healthy classroom and playground environments; report safety hazards and/or equipment needs to EHS Coordinator; follow health and safety procedures for hand washing, diapering, handling bodily fluids, sanitizing toys and equipment, and all other procedures.
Qualifications:
CDA in Infant/Toddler or Associates degree in Early Childhood Education or related field with training hours in Infant/Toddler content,
Work experience with infants and toddlers preferred.
Able to lift a child weighing up to 40 pounds.
Ability to maneuver on the floor with children.
Ability to stand for long periods of time.
Basic skills inGoogle Suite, Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
About MONTCLAIR CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER
Montclair Child Development Center began providing services in 1968 and was incorporated in 1969. We own and operate three (3) child care centers: Township of Montclair, Borough of Glen Ridge, and City of Orange Township. MCDC is a non-profit corporation that receives funding from Federal, State, County, and local agencies to operate various social service programs and provide comprehensive preschool services to low-income children and families residing in the communities of Montclair, Belleville, Bloomfield, Orange, and West Orange. We strive to provide educational excellence through a caring and compassionate community.