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EL CONCILIO CALIFORNIA

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Infant/Toddler Floater

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THE POSITION:

Under the direction of the Site Supervisor, the Infant/Toddler Teacher shall be responsible for the daily operation of the Head Start classroom. This includes, but is not limited to, curriculum development and implementation, promotion of a positive self-image for each child, the assurance of the safety of all children, child assessment, home visits and the supervision of the Teacher Assistant.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Design and implement daily classroom program, in conjunction with other education staff and parents that enhances the positive self-image of each child.

  • Design a positive classroom environment. Be able to score positively on all the required measurements annually.

  • Comply will all Community Care Licensing Regulations and Head Start Performance Standards.

  • Prepare weekly curriculum plans for daily lesson plans.

  • Make at least two visits to each child’s home per year, and participate in parent conferences as needed.

  • Complete individualized assessments on each child followed by parent conferences.

  • Conduct monthly child observations and prepare individual education plans ongoing

  • Complete specialized screening of children as required and refer children suspected of having special needs or challenging behavior.

  • Promote positive, professional relationships with staff and all parents.

  • Coordinate activities for and supervise parents and other volunteers in the classroom .

  • Ensure compliance with all Head Start Program Performance Standards and all other applicable standards of regulatory agencies (i.e. Community Care Licensing).

  • Supervise the activities of the Associate Teacher or Teacher Assistant, and in conjunction with the Site Supervisor prepare a written performance evaluation on the Associate Teacher.

  • Conduct emergency and earthquake preparedness drills.

  • Mobilize within different classrooms or to a different site in order to meet ratios, or as needed.

  • Assist in center food preparation and food services including clean up.

  • Assist in the general clean-up and packing of furniture as needed.

  • Help maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment.

  • Assist in maintaining an attractive and stimulating learning environment that encourages children’s independence and self-selection of activities.

  • Assist in any hygiene needs of the children.

  • Attend not less than 15 clock hours of professional development per year. Such professional development shall be high-quality, sustained, intensive and classroom focused in order to have a positive and lasting impact on classroom instruction.

  • Promote positive, professional relationship with children, staff and parents.

  • Coordinate activities of parents in the classroom and on

  • Participate in various in services and trainings to upgrade skills necessary

  • Maintain the required files; monthly/quarterly reports, assessments. Ongoing documentation shall be in accordance with established timelines

  • Participate in relevant collaborative meetings with community, and trainings with county agencies as required.

  • Other duties as assigned.

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