Infant and/or Toddler Lead Teacher

Job Summary: Under the supervision of the Center Education Coordinator and/or Assistant Center Education Coordinator, this position is responsible for providing comprehensive services in compliance with program guidelines, policies and procedures. The Toddler Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum by creating lesson plans, and developing individual learning plans to meet the needs of children, including observing, assessing, and documenting children’s progress. In addition, the Toddler teacher is responsible for maintaining active supervision of children, and providing ongoing communication with parents during home visits, parent conferences and other events.

Essential Functions (Not all inclusive):

• Provides comprehensive services for children age birth to 3 years, maintaining compliance with the program’s guidelines, policies and performance standards (including MN DHS licensing regulations, Head Start Program Performance Standards (Child & Adult Care Food Program), and strictly adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics when working with children, parents and peers.
• Strictly adhere to the highest standards of confidentiality and ethics when working with children, parents and peers.
• Create and implement detailed and comprehensive lesson plans appropriate for very young children using Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Two s(per Curricular and Intentional Planning Procedure), which include goals to achieve measurable outcomes based on observations and results of the program’s child assessment tool. Lesson plans will incorporate caregiving routines as well as learning activities. Actively engages in age-appropriate classroom activities such as child-initiated free play, floor play, caregiving routines, limited adult-initiated activities, self-help and routine care such as diaper changing, potty training, handwashing, etc.
• Uses self-talk and other language support techniques continuously throughout the day to enhance language development in children.

Professional Development

• Undergo annual classroom observations (CLASS) that measure effective Teacher and child interactions, providing useful data to drive improvement. Observation scores must meet federal established guidelines.
• Participate in classroom assessment in determining the implementation of Pyramid practices through the use of the Teaching Pyramid Infant-Toddler Observation Tool (TPITOS).

• If assigned to the location of “Float”, staff will be required to work at multiple locations and will be expected to support all classrooms, children ages 0-5 years.
• Performs other functions as necessary or as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience:

• AA/AS/AAS Degree in Early Childhood Education or a degree in a related field with coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education required.
• BA/BS Degree in Early Childhood Education or a degree in a related field with coursework equivalent preferred.
• Must meet current educational requirement as specified in the Head Start Act.
• Required to provide transcripts and/or certification
• Six months experience in an early childhood setting required
• Experience with Early Childhood Special Education preferred
• Head Start experience preferred

Abilities and Skills:

• Enjoy working with young children.
• Ability to effectively relate and communicate to people of varying multi-ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Flexible and willing to work in a team teaching environment.
• Capable of using good judgment in daily teaching situations, and in interactions with staff, parents and community volunteers.
• Use a computer and related software applications

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, have the stamina and ability to model best practices in the classroom and act appropriately in an emergency situation.
• Physically capable of reacting to the demands of active children under 3 years old.
• Must be able to successfully pass pre-placement Head Start physical exam.

Benefits

Department: Head Start

Location: Battle Creek Head Start Center - 2181 Suburban Ave. St. Paul, MN 55119

Openings: 1

Starting Salary Ranges:

• $24.62/hr (AA) - $27.69/hr
• $25.36/hr (BA) - $28.52/hr
• $26.10/Hr (MA) - $29.35/hr

Languages (Preferred but not required): Spanish, Somali, Hmong, or Karen preferred

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 40 Hours/Week, Full Year

Hybrid Capability: This position is 100% on site.

Posting Dates: 06/16/24 - 06/28/2024

Benefits: Community Action offers excellent benefits including generous paid time off (PTO),14 paid holidays, health, dental & life insurance, retirement, employee discount programs and more.

Background Checks: Community Action conducts criminal background checks at the time of hire. Some positions require additional fingerprint and photo verification. Not all backgrounds are a barrier to employment.

Community Action is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status with regard to public assistance.