Lead Toddler Teacher

About the role

The Early Head Start Lead Toddler Teacher must be professionally prepared and qualified to work with very young children and their families. They must have knowledge of infant/ toddler development, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and supervisory skills. The Lead Toddler Teacher must be able to provide activities that promote social-emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements into lesson plans: social-emotional, physical, cognitive, health, safety and nutrition.
• In collaboration with Early Head Start Coordinator, use appropriate observation and tracking to ensure positive child outcomes.
• Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy classroom environment appropriate for children.
• Work with families to develop individual goals for their children.
• Help children develop social awareness appropriate for their age and developmental level.
• Encourage and support family involvement in all aspects of the Early Head Start Program.
• Conduct parent conferences and home visits to share information with families on all area of their child’s development.
• Supervises the classroom Education staff and ensures smooth coordination of all classroom activities and child, family and staff relationships.
• Works closely with Individual Family Service Plans and providers to implement goals as written.
• Actively participate trainings/classes and ongoing professional development.
• In collaboration with Early Head Start Coordinator and Health and Disabilities Services Coordinator will ensure that all developmental and health/ sensory screenings are completed within 45 days of enrollment.
• Instructs children in practice of personal cleanliness and self-care.
• Keeps accurate and confidential records as required.
• Keeps an accurate inventory and requests supplies as needed.
• Identifies and reports suspected child abuse as per Head Start/ Early Head Start procedure.
• Ensures appropriate documentation for Non Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the Classroom.
• Ensures compliance with all health and safety regulations.
• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work;
• An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related field, with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; two years of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and two years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work;
• A Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-recognized credential, with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; two years of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and two years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Plan
• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

Pay

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.76

Schedule

Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site at 19 Webster Street; Malone NY 12953