Co-Lead Teacher- Infant/Toddler

Neighborhood House; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Neighborhood House is seeking a Co-Lead Teacher for infants and toddlers, responsible for creating a supportive and engaging classroom environment. The ideal candidate should possess a passion for early childhood education, manage classroom activities effectively, and maintain a collaborative approach with families and staff. Applicants should have at least a high school diploma and relevant experience, with opportunities for professional growth in a fulfilling community-focused setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required.
• Ideal candidate has a gift for working with children and good time management skills.
• Requires physical capability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Leads daily learning activities for children 0-3 years.
• Maintains positive teacher-child interactions and manages behavior.
• Collects documentation through observation and assessment activities.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Positive Disposition

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA or AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

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VISION: Our families are thriving.

MISSION: Neighborhood House is supporting families by creating a community of opportunity.

Summary of Function

The Co Infant/toddler Teacher is responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. S/he works collaboratively with a co-lead teacher, family members, and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

• Supports the mission, vision and philosophy of Neighborhood House and embraces our values of equity, accountability, belonging, relationships, courage and joy.
• Supports and ensures all applicable procedures are followed that attain and maintain compliance with regulatory agencies.
• Provides leadership and positive interaction with others as evidenced by professional maturity, respect for others, a team-centered approach, maintenance of confidential information, and an appreciation of a multicultural workplace.
• Exhibits sound stewardship by effectively managing financial resources and physical resources to achieve the objectives of Neighborhood House.
• Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.
  
  

Job Specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Understand and Neighborhood House's chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all guidance and resources.
• Leads the daily learning activities with the aim to help children gain social/emotional skills, physical development, and cognitive/language skills.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement individual plans, small-group activities and other curriculum components.
• Maintain positive teacher-child interactions that provide emotional support and behavior management.
• Maintains accurate daily attendance records, following the appropriate sign-in procedure.
• Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities.
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints, reliably, for each child.
• Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize.
• Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames.
• Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.
• Maintains a clear and respectful communication plan for all parents of children in the assigned classroom, including both oral and written communication.
• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children's learning.
• Administers positive discipline when needed, according to the center's Positive Discipline policy.
• Supports the necessary activities of daily living with each child in the classroom. These activities may include but are not limited to, the following: using the restroom, diapering, feeding, hand washing, tooth brushing, and hair brushing.
• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy learning environment, including full supervision of children at all times, and monitoring of daily health/safety practices in accordance with childcare licensing requirements and STARS.
• Helps maintain cleanliness and order in the assigned classroom. Sanitizes toys/surfaces each day.
• Leads in mealtime activities, including serving meals or feeding children, removing waste, and washing/sanitizing surface areas.
• Participates in a minimum of 15 clock hours of assigned training annually and attend all staff meetings.
• Uses open, honest, direct, and constructive communication with coworkers, supervisor, and directors and encourages and supports co-workers in the same endeavor.
• Handles disputes with coworkers in a professional manner, including addressing the coworker respectfully first to find a solution, involving the Director only when a solution can not be found, and not talking about the issue with people who are not directly involved.
• Maintains confidentiality of program stakeholders, including children, family, and staff, at all times.
• Supervises assigned volunteers as applicable.
• Provides supervision and oversight to the assistant assigned to the classroom.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED Required. Infant/Toddler CDA or a AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• The ideal candidate for this position will possess a gift for working with children, a positive disposition, a desire to work in a team setting, good time management skills, flexibility, and the ability to work with limited resources.
• Candidates will be required to pass a physical exam and an extensive background investigation before being hired and may be required to undergo drug testing.
• This position involves lifting and carrying up to 50 pounds, standing, sitting, stooping, squatting, running, and climbing stairs.
• Must have a valid state-issued ID; valid KY driver's license preferred.
• Must have reliable transportation.
  
  

Under the supervision of the Child Development Center Director, I agree to perform the responsibilities of my job in accordance with the mission and philosophy of Neighborhood House, Inc.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Individual and Family Services

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