Toddler Teacher

TODDLER TEACHER JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION SUMMARY

Develops and implements individual and group educational plans for toddler-aged children designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. Provides leadership through active direction and direct involvement with center aides and volunteers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. 2. Guides and facilitates children's activities, including daily classroom activities. Uses creativity to provide healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age-appropriate. 3. Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom. Ensures a safe and healthy, developmentally appropriate learning environment. 4. Maintains accurate records, both on paper and in ProCare systems. Maintains confidentiality regarding students and families. 5. Plans, conducts, and documents observations, assessments, and screenings. Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments. 6. Composes and proofreads correspondence and reports. 7. Conducts parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress and assists parents in developing observational skills. 8. Works with the center aides and volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. 9. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. 10. Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe. 11. Eats with and assists children in eating to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. 12. Ensures that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as eating, resting, diapering, and toilet habits. 13. Creates ways to engage parents in their children's education, including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. 14. May perform duties of other staff members in times of staff shortage. 15. Inventories all classroom equipment and supplies annually. 16. Works with supervisor to develop and document progress on the professional development plan. Actively engages in professional development activities to increase qualifications in accordance with Delacare and

DEEDS. 17.

Fills in temporarily when a staff member needs to leave the classroom for a short duration. 18. Participates in staff meetings and training sessions. 19. Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program. 20. Keeps the classroom clean and organized. 21. Perform all other duties the Lead Teacher and Administrator assign. 22. Protects the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position has no direct supervisory duties.

ROLE QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience Requirements

• Infant Toddler Child Development Associate
• (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development is required. Willingness to work towards any additional credentials needed to move to the next level in the position.
• Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related field

• DEEDS:

  Intern, Teacher, or Assistant Teacher certificate
• Two years of experience working with infant-toddler children is preferred.
• All positions require CPR/First Aid completion within a month of hire.
• Degree in a related field is defined as an associate, baccalaureate, or advanced degree in a field other than child development or early childhood education that either includes or is supplemented by twelve (12) college credits in child development, early childhood, or equivalent coursework focusing on children birth to age five.

At least 3 of those credits must be in an infant-toddler-focused foundations course in child development.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Standing for prolonged periods.
• Sitting, walking, stooping, squatting, lifting (up to 30 lbs.), carrying, pushing, and climbing.
• Frequent exposure to adverse weather conditions.
• Applicant must inform Administrator of any prior back or neck injuries.
• Exposure to blood, other bodily fluids, cleaning chemicals, and dirt.
• Keyboarding and data entry, use of telephone.
• Regular attendance for this position is required, as regular attendance ensures we provide the services we have committed to providing to the children and families we serve.

We are an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Health savings account Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Application Question(s): Do you have a DEEDS Teacher certification?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Milford, DE 19963 (Required)

Work Location:

In person