What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher position at STEPS Inc.?
Essential Functions: A passion for working with children and families. A commitment to continuous learning and being part of a team. A desire to help others overcome barriers to success and teach children skills that build resiliency and self-regulation. The successful candidate will:
The Infant /Toddler Teacher possesses a minimum of a CDA or one year certificate with an Infant/Toddler endorsement a job-related associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred. Has primary responsibility for classroom operation including planning, carrying out activities, maintaining the classroom environment, supervising children, and conducting parent/teacher conferences. Supervises classroom volunteers and provides direction to Teaching Assistants. This position is responsible to and supervised by the Site Administrator under the direction of the Vice President for Early Childhood Education. Successful Teachers demonstrate cooperation and align their practices with the program philosophy. They are emotionally mature, show respect for children and adults, are flexible and have patience.
- Use developmentally appropriate, effective teaching practices that align with the NAEYC code of ethical conduct and demonstrate an understanding of child development birth to three.
- Plan developmentally appropriate activities that meet the social, emotional, physical, and educational needs of the children in the classroom.
- Work with co-teacher and teaching assistant to complete documented lesson plans and implement the Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Twos with fidelity.
- Align assessment, observations, and lesson plans to the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five.
- Review and understand STEPS School Readiness Goals and intentionally focus on achieving them.
- Pull classroom reports and use your data to inform teaching practices and plan for individualization.
- Incorporate IFSP goals in lesson plans and make necessary environmental adjustments to meet individual child needs.
- Provide and maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate environment. The classroom environment must be conductive to exploration and materials must be accessible to children.
- Keep equipment and materials safe, clean and in good condition, both indoors and outdoors.
- Understand the CLASS observation tool and best practices for adult child interactions and instructional support. Meet minimum CLASS score thresholds.
- Be open and receptive to change and personal growth.
- Adhere to Agency policies and procedures, as well as State and Federal regulations.
- Conduct home visits.
This is a 10 month full-time position. Staff will work 40 hours per week and receive full-time benefits to include paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, dental/vision and life insurance. On the job training is available.
Additional Requirements: Valid Virginia Operator’s License and/or reliable transportation. Must pass drug screen (including marijuana), criminal background screening including criminal, sex offender and child protective services. Obtain/maintain a certification in First Aid and CPR for infants and children. Able to move with ease and lift 50 pounds.
Job Types: Full-time, Contract
Pay: $16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16
