Infant Teacher

Job DetailsJob Location

• 208
• Don
• Avenue
• IT -
• Stockton,
• CA 95209Position
• Type:
• Full
• TimeSalary
• Range: $20.00 - $30.11
• HourlyJob
• Shift:
• Day
• 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. 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.