Child Care Associate Teacher (Infant)

Under overall supervision of Assistant Director (or other designated supervisor) and classroom supervision of Childcare Teacher, the Childcare Associate Teacher assists with development and implementation of classroom programming, which helps children to realize their personal goals, become valued members of their communities, and make choices about how they live their own lives. When the Teacher is absent, the Associate Teacher covers the Teacher’s shifts and assumes the Teacher’s responsibilities. Associate Teachers are expected to be flexible and responsive, and to demonstrate initiative and creative problem-solving skills.

Job-Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Inclusion and Engagement for Children Supported

• Facilitate and model inclusive interactions and relationships.
• Provide inclusive choices and opportunities for decision-making.
• Support accessing and participating in community activities and events, allowing dignity of risk with appropriate safeguards.

Needs and Goals of Children Supported

• In collaboration with Teacher, plan, prepare and implement activities and curriculum which benefit children and meet their identified needs.
• In collaboration with the Teacher, utilize developmental/educational screening and inventory tools to validate progress and support updating goals.
• Encourage and support children’s active participation in achieving their identified goals and developing their interests.
• Promote increased independence in all aspects of life, especially communication, activities of daily living, and community engagement.
• Assist in establishing and maintaining healthy relationships which expand social circles.

Health and Safety of Children Supported

• Provide appropriate care to all children using current best-practices and maintain required adult:child ratios.
• Assist with health needs, as determined by nursing care plans, behavior plans, physician’s notes, etc., implementing necessary precautions or procedures.
• Provide personal care assistance and food preparation/food service assistance, implementing required protocols.
• Provide timely information/feedback to supervisor and nurse (as needed) related to concerns or problems.
• Ensure service delivery environment is clean, tidy, and free from hazards, and equipment is regularly cleaned and maintained.
• Report environmental issues and concerns to supervisor and follow-up as needed.
• Implement appropriate action during emergencies, including requests for emergency assistance and notifications to nurse (as needed) and supervisor.

Documentation and Recordkeeping

• Assist with completing written records of support services provided, ensuring the data is accurate, concise, and clear, and indicates how those services fulfill identified requirements.
• Review records to understand children’s medical, educational, and developmental status and care needs, educating other employees as needed.
• Report all incidents according to established policies and procedures and follow-up as needed.
• Maintain records as required, cooperating and consulting with others as needed.

• Support and guide Teacher Assistants, Substitutes, Student Teachers, and Volunteers assigned to the classroom, and provide evaluation feedback to supervisor as requested.
• Support accreditation standards and process.
• Complete at least 12 Core of Knowledge training hours annually.
• Apply for state childcare credentials and renew annually to work toward/maintain a minimum Level 2 credential.