Lead Toddler/Infant Teacher

Position Summary

Under the direction of center administration, the lead teacher develops and executes individual education plans for children ages 6 weeks – 3 years. The lead teacher ensures their teaching team (assistant teacher and teacher aid) provides a safe and educational learning environment for the children.

Major Responsibilities and Tasks

• Program Core Features
• Provide high quality learning environment that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities
• Meet with Curriculum Specialist every week to review classroom and child data
• Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings in support of ongoing professional development
• Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on social-emotional development, early language and literacy, and physical development
• Self-reflect on own teaching practices and develop a continuous improvement plan based on self-assessment tools

• Curriculum
• Implement Creative Curriculum for Infants/ Toddlers in the classroom
• Positively engage with children and use appropriate Conscious Discipline methods, as outlined in CWCC’s policy
• Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Meet with assistant teacher and aide to review lesson plans and individual child goals and assign best teaching practices
• Complete and submit required forms promptly, including but not limited to: lesson plans, portfolios, assessments, observations, transition plans

• Assessment
• Provide ongoing observation and assessment of each child
• Maintain documentation of each child’s progress and growth according to Teaching Strategies GOLD
• Review assessment results and interpret information to identify areas of need within the classroom

• Home-School Connections
• Conduct two parent-teacher conferences a year to discuss each child’s individual development and progress
• Assist parents in developing educational goals and updating as needed
• Identify individualized transition goals with parents during transition times