Toddler Teacher

Position Summary

Under the direction of center administration the Infant/Toddler teacher is responsible for coordinating and implementing individual education plans for children ages 6 weeks – 3 years. The infant/toddler teacher supports the lead teacher in providing 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
• Support the lead teacher to provide the highest quality of care to the infants and toddlers
• 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
• Curriculum
• 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 lead teacher and aide to review lesson plans and individual child goals and assign best teaching practices
• Assist in the planning and implementation of learning experiences that promote all developmental domains
• Assessment
• Identify concerns or developmental milestones of primary care children to the lead teacher
• Coordinate with the lead teacher and aide to develop activities and use instructional materials appropriate for infants and toddlers
• Assist in the completion of informal and formal assessments at the discretion of the lead teacher
• Home-School Connections
• Develop relationships with families by providing open communication and encouraging parental input
• Interpret school program to parents to strengthen the understanding of the child’s needs and the importance of an early learning environment for the continued development of the child
• Other
• The assistant teacher will assume lead teaching responsibilities in the absence of the lead teacher
• Attend staff meetings, as requested
• In cooperation with other staff, complete daily cleaning duties
• Carry out routine duties such as meal preparations, diapering, toileting, hand washing, and supervision of children at all times