Description:Summary & Objective
The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program in accordance to Accreditation guidelines and ensure compliance with Agency Policies and Procedures, Regulatory Agency requirements and all Funding Sources guidelines.
The incumbent must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences to ensure effective implementation and use of curriculum and assessment that promotes children’s progress, including children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate, as well as be able to respectful, culturally responsive and build trusting relationships with families.
Essential Functions
Greets infant/toddler and their parents warmly and with enthusiasm every morning
Provide daily lesson plan
Assures that at arrival each child gets individual attention and is gradually assisted to become part of the small group
Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program
Provide daily a variety of experiences and opportunities that allow the children to develop curiosity, initiative, and problem solving skills, creativity, and gross motor development
Responds quickly in a soothing and tender manner when children cry or calls of distress
Responds consistently to children’s needs for food and comfort
Implements individualize feeding plans for children; respect individual preferences and eating styles; sits with toddlers and shares family style meal, model manners and good nutrition
Ensure children are supervised at all times including nap time
Infants are always put on bed on their back
Supervises parent/legal guardian signature is recorded on a daily basis in the center’s sign in/out log, and assures that no child is dismissed with a person other than those identified in the center’s registration card.
Ensure the learning environment is clean and safe.
Tends to children personal hygiene needs, remaining attentive to them during routines such as diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, changing wet or soil clothes.
Maintains a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice and models this attitude and voice to parents and volunteers.
Administration of medicine and dispensation of first aid is conducted in accordance with guidelines.
Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner.
Visually assesses or screens general health condition of children at arrival time and complete the Health Alert form if necessary
Identify, refer and discuss with the appropriate professionals children’s problems as appropriate
Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and child’s progress in a positive and tactful fashion
Conduct developmental screening and ongoing assessment as per guidelines
Prepare and submit to direct supervisor written record of accidents or unusual incidents and child abuse and neglect according to guidelines
Record meal counts, and monitor portions according to guidelines
Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client information
Talks, sings, and read to children frequently
Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities
Observe children and make note of progress
Promotes feelings of security and trust in infants and toddlers
Ensures that children treat each other gently
Establish routines and provide positive guidance
Be familiar with emergency procedures
Maintain and open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child and family
Encourage each child’s family to be actively involved in the program
Visits each child’s home to become familiar with the home environment
Discuss and document children’s development with parents as per guidelines
Keep classroom inventory updated
Develop and maintain current, accurate and confidential client information
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties
Attend conference, trainings, and staff meetings as required
Maintain deficiency free and 90% compliance in the safety area and regulations
Complies with all personnel policies and procedures, including but not limited to dress code, wearing of name badge, professional image and conduct, punctuality and work attendance
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
Provides orientation to new employees as needed.
Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility
May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.
Physical Requirements
Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds., walk, climb stair or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
Disclaimer
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
EEOC Statement
CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, PM19
. Requirements:Knowledge & Experience Requirements
High School diploma or general education degree (GED)
National Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Infant/toddler
Bilingual – English / Spanish
CPR & First Aid Certificate
Department of Children and Families 45 mandatory training hours must be obtained within 6 months of employment
Analytical, decision, and problem solving skills
Effective verbal and listening skills
Stress management skills
Time management skills
Must have knowledge of computer office software
Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
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