EHS Infant Teacher (Utica)

Mohawk Valley Community Action Agency, Inc.; City of Utica (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

MVCAA, Inc. invites a Head Start Teacher to collaborate with the classroom team, families, volunteers, and staff to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum and ensure child safety in line with NY OCFS regulations and MVCAA policies.

You will develop and display lesson plans, track child progress, coordinate screenings, and partner with families to create individualized plans, including IEP integration when needed; you will supervise assistants and support positive meals as learning

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA credential and two years of child care experience.
• Two-year degree in Early Childhood Education with one year of infant/toddler training/experience.
• Ability to travel to all sites and trainings.
• Strong communication with children and families and accurate recordkeeping.
• Adheres to agency policies and privacy requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and train classroom staff, volunteers, substitutes, and interns.
• Develop, implement, and display lesson plans with family input.
• Complete developmental and behavioral screenings within 45 days and use results for planning.
• Collaborate with families to create individual plans and IEP integration.
• Record progress and assess at multiple points to measure school readiness.
• Attend meals with the children as a curriculum activity.
• Identify substitutes and coordinate coverage with Human Resources.
• Ensure compliance with NY OCFS Regulations and MVCAA policies.
• Perform custodial duties as needed.

Skills

Infant/Toddler CDA

2+ years child care experience

Early Childhood Education degree

Travel to sites/trainings

Family communication

Recordkeeping

Confidentiality

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Two-year Early Childhood Education degree

Tools

Email

Word processing

Internet navigation

Job description

Basic Function:

The Teacher will work collaboratively with the classroom team, this includes parent(s)/guardian(s), families, volunteers, and other classroom staff to ensure the successful operation of classroom to implement the curriculum to achieve outcomes for children. Provide direct and competent supervision to ensure the safety and security of children at all times in accordance with Head Start, NY State Office of Children and Families regulations and supports MVCAA, Inc Supervision of Children policy in the classroom, during outdoor experiences and field trips. Ensures that the classroom and outdoor area is in compliance with NYS OCFS Regulations and Performance Standards. Establish positive, healthy, and professional relationships with families. Attends to the physical needs of the children (diapering, toileting, feeding, resting, rocking and holding children). Implements a child-centered, developmentally appropriate curriculum and learning environment that encourages positive social interaction, active engagement in learning, and self-motivation to promote development in all domains for children and supports children in progression of School Readiness Goals and objectives. Provide children with a consistent classroom routine in accordance with the Creative Curriculum. Responsible for development and implementation and display of lesson plans in cooperation with parents/guardians/families. Responsible for completion of developmental and behavioral screenings on all children within 45 days of child’s entrance into program, utilizing results for individualized planning and referrals as needed. Responsible for working in partnership with parents/guardians/families to develop an individual plan for each child including goal setting based on identified needs and activities to meet established child outcomes. Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEP’s) for children with documented disabilities. Collects and records children’s progress to complete accurate assessments at 3 or 4 points in the year and individualize curriculum. Analyze classroom level child outcome data report and implement a plan to promote greater outcomes for children in partnership with parent(s)/guardian(s)/families. Addresses challenging behaviors by observing to determine the possible causes of the behavior, implementing preventive developmentally appropriate measures, teaching the child new social and communication skills and partnering with families to support the child at home. Participate in meals with the children as a curriculum activity, to model good nutrition and developmentally appropriate social skills for children age birth to 5. Identify and encourage families wanting to volunteer in the classroo, work as substitutes or in other volunteer activities to the Human Resource office.Secures substitute for all absences. Supervise, trains, delegate’s tasks and evaluates Assistant Teachers, Classroom Aides, volunteers, substitutes and interns within the classroom. Completes custodial duties not provided by the lease agreement. Understands, generates and documents in-kind and other allowable costs toward the non-federal share requirement. Demonstrates commitment to mission, values and policies in the performance of daily duties. Understands and supports MVCAA, Inc. Supervision of Children policy.Performs other duties as assigned to ensure the successful execution of the program.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum of a current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential AND Two years of experience caring for children, one on which must be related to caring for infants or toddlers: or preferably Two (2) year degree in Early Childhood Education plus one (1) year specific training and/or experience in infant/toddler. Ability to travel to all sites, trainings and home visits as necessary and required. Able to communicate with children and families as well as maintain accurate records. Ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality and privacy. Adheres to agency personnel policies and procedures. Attends trainings and meetings as required. Basic computer literacy in email, word processing and internet navigation. Knowledge and experience working with families and children with low income and diverse cultures. Background check, fingerprint screen, physical exam and TB. Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Must be able to move throughout classroom, building, gross motor areas, and outside venues during a field trip. Must be able to interact with children at the child’s level.