Lead Toddler Teacher

JOB SUMMARY

Position Title: Lead Toddler Teacher

Program: Thrive to Five

Classification: Non-exempt / Hourly

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBITIES

Educational Services: promote cognitive development and + learning dispositions in ALL children.

• Uses the provided Creative Curriculum to structure the learning environment and daily routine.
• Follows the standards of practice outlined by Thrive to 5 leadership in the standards manual and Education Binder
• Prepares classrooms.
• Provides environmental programming that aligns with Creative Curriculum learning centers.
• Provides weekly written plans and lesson planning for instruction that are aligned with PA Early Learning

Standards & Early Learning Outcomes Framework

• Provides individualized plans to meet the diverse needs of children.
• Uses data collected on individual children to inform the development of lesson plans, selection of learning activities and units of study.
• Performs required developmental screenings in appropriate time frames and shares results with families and uses results to inform lesson plans.
• Uses the various tools with TSG GOLD to gather data on individual children and conduct fall, winter and spring assessments per required schedule

Social Emotional: promotes healthy social and emotional growth in children.

• Implements PBIS universal practices established by Thrive to Five.
• Teaches and models social-emotional skills and practices.
• Implements interventions, such as Teacher Support Plans and Safety Plans with support from intra/inter agency teams (Program Coordinators, Early Childhood Behavior Specialists (ECBS) or Mental Health Consultants).

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Minimum Qualifications: Infant and Child Development Associate (CDA) credential Preferred Qualifications: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or bachelor’s degree in early childhood
• Education (ECE) with PA Teaching Certificate with a minimum of 9 credits of coursework related to infants and toddlers.

Other Qualifications:

• Ability to speak, read and write fluently in English; effective communication skills, both orally and written
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as performance standards, information memoranda and program guidance; ability to write reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively in meetings with families, staff and community partners.
• Ability to use data base software to enter child assessment and program data and Microsoft Office programs.
• Positive recommendation from previous employer/supervisor regarding work performance and relevant knowledge and skills
• PA Act 33 and 34 certifiable, FBI clearances, NSOR clearances
• Current driver’s license and vehicle available to travel to Head Start sites and professional development.
• Ability to work flexible hours and attend night and out-of-town meetings as necessary.
• Respect and sensitivity toward cultural differences.
• Demonstrated success in working as a team member.

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WE Values our Team by uniting our employees with the mission. WE offer strong purpose with a compassion for work-life balance. Below is a glimpse of our benefits offered:

• Sign-on Bonus
• Benefits: Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage / 403(b) Plan / Life Insurance / EAP Program
• Generous number of PTO Days banked per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employer- Assisted First Time Homebuyer Program

Equal Employment Opportunity

CAP provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to race, gender, disability, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, veterans status or genetic information.

Americans with Disabilities Act

Applicants as well as employees who are or become disabled must be able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities either unaided or with reasonable accommodation. The agency will determine reasonable accommodation on a case-by-case basis in accordance with applicable law.