Early Education Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Position Summary :

Position Summary :

The Educator is responsible for caring for and educating young children from ages three months through 2 or 2 through 5. The educator is responsible for creating a warm and nurturing relationship with each child, designing and maintaining an environment stimulating curiosity, and utilizing a dynamic emergent curriculum grounded in hands-on exploration and play.

The foundation of the learning environment at the Early Education Center is that relationships are the core of all experiences.

The Educator documents each child’s growth and learning to make learning visible for children and families. The Educator engages in a highly reflective teaching practice based on child observation, which informs the planning of learning experiences about their developmental level and the California Foundations for Early Learning and NAEYC Developmentally Appropriate Practice.

Educators are expected to follow the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct principles.

Accountability :

The Educator reports to the Assistant Director and Director.

Requirements :

Minimum Qualifications :

Prior experience working with children

High School Diploma or equivalent

A minimum of 12 college-level units in Early Childhood Education

Infant / Toddler units required

Responsibilities :

To establish and maintain a safe, healthy, supportive learning environment

1. Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects children’s learning and

growth

2. Maintains a safe, clean, and organized environment

3. Plans and implements a nutritious snack program that promotes healthy eating practice

4. Designs and maintains a classroom environment that promotes curiosity, hands-on exploration,

problem-solving, and creativity and is a model for positive social relationships

To support physical, social-emotional, and cogitative learning

1. Conducts observations of each child regularly to document the child’s developmental growth and

develops lesson plans that support observations

2. Shows an ability to provide a balance of child-initiated and teacher-initiated activities

3. Provide a balance between active and quiet learning activities

4. Plans and implements interest-based experiences and curriculum that promotes cultural diversity,

socio-emotionally, physical, and cognitive growth

5. Utilizes Reggio-Emilia philosophy and play-based learning in the classroom

6. Uses and promotes positive guidance techniques

7. Uses consistent routines to support transitions

8. Encourages self-help skills and independence in children

To create positive and meaningful relationships with families

1. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect for children’s backgrounds by incorporating cultural, linguistic, and family values into the classroom.

2. Promotes communication with parents through weekly updates, classroom documentation, and annual conferences

3. Welcomes parents and encourages participation

4. Offers support and resources to families when relating assessment information and as needed throughout the year

To uphold a commitment to professionalism

1. Implements knowledge of Developmentally Appropriate Practices

2. Promotes center philosophy and educational objectives

3. Engages in ongoing staff development to improve personal and professional skills

4. Fosters positive relationships with coworkers by demonstrating respect, clear communication, and a willingness to collaborate

5. Values open communication, helpful feedback, encouragement, and prompts conflict resolution between colleagues

To ensure a well-run, purposeful program

1. Maintains knowledge of current licensing regulations

2. Provides functional training and guidance to aids, substitutes, and volunteers assigned to the classroom

3. Assesses program supplies and materials needed before implementing activities

4. Maintains written plans weekly

5. Possesses knowledge and ability to use current technology

6. Monitors the health and well-being of children

Personal Qualities and Special Job Characteristics

1. Must display a genuine disposition for engaging children and promoting curiosity and learning.

2. Must have a warm, supportive attitude towards children

3. Must be reliable and flexible in receiving assignments or adapting to changes in the program

4. Must be willing to accept supervision to improve work performance

5. Must have the ability to communicate effectively with children and adults

6. Must be physically able to perform the job of an Early Childhood Educator (able to lift children and or equipment up to 40lbs, able to stoop, bend, or sit for extended periods)