Infant/Toddler Teacher (Udder Angels - Alexandria)

Position:

Responsible for developing and implementing an ongoing program of activities that promote the social, emotional, language, cognitive, and physical development of each child enrolled in our facility, in accordance with our State Licensing, NAEYC Accreditation Standards, and Paths to Quality requirements.

Lead Teacher will report to the Director.

Responsibilities & Duties:

1. Meet with Program Director to review curriculum plans and activities and evaluate the program's effectiveness as needed. Post the weekly lesson plan by Monday mornings before your classroom opens. Send out monthly family newsletters. Use folders to communicate daily with families.

2. Responsible for implementing the center's policies and procedures, licensing rules and regulations, and NAEYC and Paths to Quality performance standards in the day-to-day operation of an early childhood development center (6 weeks-12years of age), including developmentally appropriate practices for an infant/toddler program, 3-5-year-old program, and/or a developmentally appropriate school-age program(when available).

3. Responsible for the implementation of developmental screenings within the scheduled educational timeline for Ages & Stages and observations.

4. Maintain records of each child's progress and development to support planning and compliance with NAEYC Standards.

5. Responsible for recording and record-keeping of information required to document the growth and development of children.

6. Responsible for putting items into Brightwheel and communicating with families about their child. You will do health checks, meals, potty/diapering, and you will post 2 pictures per child, one in the morning and one in the afternoon.

7. Responsible for completing daily health checks on each child twice a day. You will use the forms in the classroom to mark any bruises, scratches, or bumps that the child has visibly on them.

8. Responsible for completing a daily health check on Brightwheel when a child arrives each day. You will check their temperature, ask how they are feeling, and mark it in Brightwheel.

9. Responsible for making sure all children are signed in to Brightwheel at drop-off, pick-up, and when they move rooms. Have families sign in and out at each drop-off or pick-up. If they forgot they need to initial who signed them out if it was an employee.

10. Responsible for working with a team to fully create and implement an IEP/IFSP behavioral plan in the best interest of children with disabilities/behaviors.

11. Responsible for children's information boards. This is where you will enter information about each child (potty training, pull-up at nap, how they go to sleep, etc.). You will also put 2-3 goals that they are working on. You will do this for every child.

12. Responsible for ratio boards in the classrooms and outside. This is where you will mark each child currently in your care and indicate how many teachers are present. As a child arrives or leaves, you will

change the ratio board. You have a small dry-erase board for outside. You will take this out with you, put your ratio on it, and post it on the fence.

1. You are responsible for completing Individualized Lesson Plans for each child. These should be included in your weekly lesson plans. For children with an IEP or IFSP, base their goals on the objectives outlined in those documents when creating their individualized lesson plans.

2. Follow the Active Supervision Policy: Each classroom and playground has zoning maps. This lets you know where to position yourself to see and hear every child at all times. Two teachers should never be on the same side of the room unless all children are with you. You are responsible for completing the active supervision every hour. This is done on your magic number board in the classroom. You will record the time and the number of children present. When children transition in and out of your classroom, either to the hallway or playground, you will fill out the transition form located in each classroom. When a child transitions from one room to another, you will fill out the transition log in each classroom.

3. Attend all staff meetings and in-service trainings provided. 20 hours of in-service training are required annually in all age/early childhood fields.

4. Review with the co-teacher/assistant teacher each child's progress and develop written plans to promote each child's growth and development.

5. Work with the Director to plan and participate in family activities.

6. Help maintain the facility in a safe and satisfactory condition. Report problems to the Director immediately.

7. Provide day-to-day supervision and support to teacher assistants, substitutes, and volunteers, which includes sharing daily program plans and discussing goals for children. Assist the Director in providing orientation and training for new staff, substitutes, and volunteers.

8. Maintain all required paperwork in your classroom and submit it monthly. Work with classroom staff to plan and implement the daily program of activities based on principles of child development and in accordance with the program's curriculum.

9. Set up and maintain a well-organized, safe, and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of children.

10. Follow policies for outside safety.

11. Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self- discipline.

12. Observe each child daily to assess skills, interests, and needs and use this information to facilitate learning and growth.

13. Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and share information about the child's day at the Center.

14. Help parents understand the curriculum and find ways to involve families in the daily program. Conduct individual parent conferences at least twice a year to discuss each child's growth and development.

15. Keep up on current knowledge in the field of Early Childhood Education.

16. Include Co-Teacher(s)/Assistant Teachers' input and ideas when developing weekly lesson plans and activities.

17. Address all concerns with the Director, including any family concerns.

18. Treat all staff, visitors, board members, families, and children with CARE and RESPECT at all times!

19. Be willing to assist/fill in other duties as needed.

Qualifications:

o The Lead Teacher must be willing to complete a CDA within a year of start date, or have a CDA or an Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.

o Ability to relate positively to young children, parents, and staff. Strong willingness to learn the knowledge of Licensing Rules and Regulations, Paths of Quality, and NAEYC standards, including monitoring and evaluation.

o Implement Udder Angels Curriculum, Creative Curriculum, (goals & Objectives), and the Indiana Early Learning Standards.

o Demonstrate success in working as a member of a team. Effective and strong communication skills (oral & written). Demonstrate an ability to work successfully with community-based agencies and build partnerships. Demonstrate supervision skills.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Ability to lift 40 pounds

Ability to kneel at a child's level

Ability to sit on the floor and engage with children

Ability to communicate orally, visually, and in writing

Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards

Ability to cope with stress

Demonstrate appropriate professionalism

Other Requirements:

o Pass Fingerprint Criminal Background check/CPS check, Physical, Drug Screening, CPR, First Aid, and Universal Precautions. Complete onboarding training and orientation.