Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher (Early Head Start)

Easter Seals; Danielsville (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Easter Seals in Georgia is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher to deliver high-quality early childhood education for diverse learners under the Center Manager's guidance.

You will plan developmentally appropriate activities, monitor safety, and support families through involvement and communication, aligning with licensing and accreditation standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum: CDA with Infant/Toddler endorsement or higher degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience with planning and implementing developmentally appropriate activities is preferred.
• Knowledge of GA licensure, NAEYC standards, and Head Start requirements is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Maintain attendance and head counts; accompany children to activities.
• Ensure safety and proper diapering according to children's needs.
• Record-keeping for children's educational and nutritional progress.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to policies and procedures.

Skills

Plan developmentally appropriate activ

Classroom management

Health and safety compliance

Education

CDA with Infant/Toddler endorsement

Associate's or higher in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Infant/Toddler Teacher facilitates quality, individualized, early childhood education by implementing developmentally appropriate practices in an inclusive environment.SUMMARYUnder the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence, and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (include but are not limited to):Behavior Standard – 50% of PositionMaintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner so that you get along with customers, clients, co-workers, and management.Attendance StandardMaintains excellent punctuality and attendanceFundamental: Day to DayPlans and implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate activities that recognize and support each child’s rate of developmentAssess safety of classrooms and outdoor play area before engaging children in activitiesOrganizes classroom environment into areas to be used for learning, eating, resting and playing in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standardsProvides a daily schedule of individualized child and teacher initiated activities that is well defined to help children in the order of events occurring each day.Accompanies children to and from the bus, playground, and out of center activities maintaining an attendance check and head countMaintains staff and classroom ratios at all timesAddresses toileting and diapering based upon the individual needs of the children.Feeds infant and toddlers “on demand” to the extent possible at appropriate intervals.Ensures the safety of sleeping infants by adhering to the most current guidelines on reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).Communications/Public RelationsMaintains a communication system plan which ensures appropriate communication among the children, their families, teaching staff, the Center Manager and other community organizationsSupports and participate in the values and missions of ESNGMonitoringCompletes the Health and Safety Checklist for classrooms weeklyMonitors and reports accurate numbers for the program weekly reportRecord KeepingMaintains updated and accurate records for children (educational and nutritional)Maintains confidentialityComplianceAdheres to policies, procedures and practices which ensure the achievement and maintenance of GA licensure, NAEYC accreditation and the Head Start Performance StandardsAssists with the Child Transition Plan as it relates to assisting parents to be advocates for their children, cross training and sharing needs related to transition, assisting with field trips for children and their parents to feeder schools and assisting parents to become familiar with community resources.Learning and GrowthParticipates in all mandatory Easter Seals trainings to include pre-service, in-service and other educational programs and trainingsCompletes the minimum number of training hours required by Bright from the Start, OSR, Georgia Pre-K and Head StartOTHER DUTIES:Performs other duties as assigned by management.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS - Lead Infant Toddler Teacher:Candidate must possess a minimum of a Childhood Development Associate (CDA) Credential with an Infant/Toddler endorsement, or TCC, TCD or higher degree in Early Childhood Education such as an Associate's or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Special Education or very closely related field.*Equal Opportunity Employer.