Infant Toddler Teacher

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Job Summary Infant Toddler Teacher
Under the Center Director/Assistant Director/Site Coordinator, the Infant Toddler Teacher provides effective instructional strategies that are developmentally appropriate for ages 6 weeks to 3 years old. Through classroom management, providing a classroom environment that is nurturing, supportive, and positive. Curriculum and environment are tied to learning outcomes, assessments, evaluations, and ongoing communication with parents.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Models language, interactions, positive behavior and guidance strategies to ensure high quality teaching and learning.
• Plans and implements a curriculum that is responsive to children’s individual needs, interests and developmental levels, while fostering academic readiness
• Organizes own time and resources to ensure all materials are ready so the curriculum/lesson plan is implemented appropriately and according to plan.
• Establishes and maintains a clean, safe and effective environment by following all health and safety rules for the center, in conjunction with state, federal, NAEYC and One Hope United’s health and safety guidelines.
• Appropriately cares for equipment so the equipment is safe, clean and accessible to children.
• Always supervises children by sight and sound
• Responsible for weekly completion of TSG GOLD
• Schedules and conducts parent-teacher conferences at least twice a year, once in the fall and once in the spring.
• Communicates regularly with families in order to develop effective partnerships.
• Provides opportunities for families to volunteer and participate in classroom activities.
• Completes all required paperwork so that paperwork is well-written, thorough and completed in a timely manner.
• Demonstrates an understanding of and a commitment to follow One Hope United’s Culture of Respect, in conjunction with the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
• Actively participates in meetings and assists in planning center-wide activities.
• Completes a minimum of 20/30 hours of professional development training hours annually, through participation in staff meetings, in-service days, workshops and conferences.
• Maintain a log of professional development training hours in Gateways.
• Pursues and achieves applicable ECE Credential and requirements for local funding sources, i.e. paraprofessional license.
• Assist children with daily activities (feeding, diapering, and hand washing).
• Provide primary caregiving for the children in the classroom.
• Attend and engage in occasional parent participation events.
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LOS – Salary/Hourly – Grade – Date HR Approved
• Be responsible for completing daily sheets and daily activities pertaining to eating, sleeping, and diaper changing (per center policy).
Qualifications
Education/Credentials: AA of Higher Preferred or 30 Credits in ECE,
however 6 ECE Credits is all that is required, per DCFS . Pursues and achieves applicable Gateways credential or completes required ECE Level 1 training that meets CCAP requirements. Willingness to achieve Infant/Toddler Credential Level 3 or Higher dependent upon center need.
Experience: 1 year of experience preferred.
Other: Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance.
Required Skills
1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand
software application skills as necessary
2. Ability to work as part of a professional team and effectively supervise staff
3. Excellent organizational skills; able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks well
4. Excellent written, interpersonal, and oral communication skills
5. Ability to analyze and interpret data to improve operational strategy
6. Ability to maintain a high degree of accuracy and professionalism
7. Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality with public and parents
8. Ability to reflect on one’s professional growth and development and create goals for personal
improvement
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Location:
Chicago, IL, United States
Category:
Education, Training, And Library Occupations

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