Job Responsibilities:

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assess individual child and group needs, and make appropriate referrals.
• Assist in orientation and training of aides and substitutes.
• Assist in review, evaluation and revision of the curriculum, including parents in the process.
• Assist other classroom staff in providing a variety of ways to ensure frequent and consistent contacts with families, such as, daily communication logs, weekly newsletters, telephone contacts and in person conversations.
• Assist in the recruitment of children and families to our

HS/EHS/GSRP

programs.

• Attend parent meetings and orientations.
• Be responsible for delegating classroom responsibilities to aides and/or parent helpers.
• Comply with Agency's Mission and Culture statements.
• Comply with program and Agency policies and procedures.
• Conduct required regular home visits and conferences.
• Create and utilize lesson plans, based on Developmentally Appropriate Practice (DAP), approved Curriculum that reflect parental/cultural influences, and promotes the children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Engage with children and families.
• Establish goals, which promote individual and group educational plans and include parental involvement.
• Follow a consistent schedule, which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, and effective transition between activities.
• Maintain accurate written records; including assessments, screening instruments, and anecdotal observations and portfolios.
• Prepare classroom materials to support lesson plans and the curriculum.
• Provide direct supervision of children.
• Responsible to keep assigned work area or classroom clean and assist in facility checks and miscellaneous housekeeping duties as assigned by direct supervisor.
• Serve as a primary caregiver for a group of 4 infants/toddlers, developing relationships with children, families, and other staff to ensure continuity and consistency during the child's enrollment in EHS.
• Share information regarding child progress with team members, gather information on home issues and make referrals for emergency family support.
• All other duties as assigned by direct supervisor and management.
• Work in collaboration with support staff to meet children's needs as specified on the Individual Family Service Plan.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION

Education:

Minimum of an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates (CDA) is required.

Experience:

Minimum of 6 months classroom experience and ensuring a safe learning environment.

PROFESSIONAL COMPETENCE AND JOB KNOWLEDGE

• Ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children.
• Ability to apply Early Childhood Development theory in daily classroom activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.
• Ability to monitor and guide classroom staff.
• Ability to supervise and ensure a safe learning environment for children.
• Knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of infants and toddlers.
• Willingness to continue professional growth through continued education.
• Working knowledge of available community resources.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Employees within this classification are required to show:

• Criminal background investigation every five years including fingerprinting
• Pass a physical examination upon hire.
• Current First Aid and CPR certification (will train).

Employment is also subject to a 90-day introductory period