Infant/Toddler Teacher

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc.; Newark (NJ); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary &

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & 0

Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)

Short Term & Long Term Disability

Training & Development

Job summary

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. in Newark, NJ, seeks a dedicated educator to plan and implement a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program.

You will support social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development through exploration and discovery, adhering to Grow NJ Kids guidelines. Responsibilities include maintaining a safe learning environment, documenting progress, engaging families, coordinating with staff, implementing IFSPs, and participating in

Qualifications

• CDA with Infant-Toddler Endorsement required or obtained within 18 months of hire
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated beginner to intermediate computer proficiency
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in a center or home-based childcare program required
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in an infant/toddler program preferred

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to children's growth
• Observe and document each child's learning and development; maintain weekly documentation in the electronic student portfolio
• Maintain a confidential assessment binder with developmental assessments and progress toward goals
• Supervise children during all activities per Active Supervision Policy
• Involve parents and families in their children's educational process
• Establish positive relationships with each child's family and communicate regularly via home/center visits and reports
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and family conferences
• Ensure full IFSP implementation and inclusion of children with disabilities
• Attend meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
• Work some non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal & written communication

Childcare experience

Basic computer proficiency

Observational documentation

Education

Child Development Associate Credential with Infant-Toddler Endorsement

Tools

Electronic student portfolio

IFSP documentation tools

Job description

Responsible for planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-centered program of activities that promotes the social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development of each child through exploration and discovery. All practices must be consistent with guidelines put forth by Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc., and Grow NJ Kids.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

(This list is not exhaustive, additional duties will be reviewed during orientation)

• Establish and maintain a well-organized, safe, clean, learning environment conducive to children's optimal growth and development and assure the well-being and safety of the children in care
• Observe and document each child's learning and development; maintain current (no less than weekly) documentation in the electronic student portfolio
• Maintain a confidential assessment binder, consisting of developmental assessments, individual goals, and observations of progress toward meeting goals
• Maintain supervision of children during all activities, as defined in the Active Supervision Policy
• Actively involve parents and families in their children's educational process and development
• Establish a positive relationship with each child's family and communicate regularly via home/center visits, family conferences, daily reports, and informal modes of communication
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints and conduct family conferences to discuss children's developmental progress, needs, and interests
• Ensure full implementation of IFSPs and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities as assigned
• Work some non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as assigned

Requirements

Education and Work Experience Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following:

• Child Development Associate Credential with Infant-Toddler Endorsement required or obtained within 18 months of hire
• Demonstrated attention to detail
• Demonstrated beginner to intermediate computer proficiency
• Demonstrated excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in a center or home-based childcare program required
• Prior documented work or volunteer experience in an infant/toddler program preferred

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development