Infant/Toddler Teacher

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Teachers, as members of a classroom teaching team, under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, plan for an assigned small group and the individual children comprising that small group. The Teacher is responsible for all classroom functioning in the absence of the Lead Teacher.

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES

·       Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum based on child assessment data.

·       Participate in ongoing child assessment, using tools provided by the agency.

·       Complete all required family and progress reports.

·       With classroom team, develop/implement individual plans for children based on child assessment data.

·       Develops and implements successful teaching strategies.

·       Develop a classroom environment that supports the social/emotional development of all children.

·       Organize and maintain classroom order, equipment, and materials to provide a nurturing and stimulating environment.

·       Supervise, monitor, and interact with children throughout the day, maintaining their safety.

·       Develop warm nurturing relationships with all children.

·       Maintain compliance with regulations, accreditation, and agency standards regarding the care and education of children. 

·       Support the implementation of licensing and accreditation requirements.

·       Maintain all required documentation of classroom activities and children’s progress in compliance with licensing, accreditation, and agency standards.

·       Communicate daily with Lead Teacher regarding activities, incidents and concerns.

·       Maintain open and supportive communication with families.

·       Refer concerns expressed by families to appropriate Lead Teacher or Director and share observations regarding parent-child interactions.

·       Hold conferences with families with the support of the Lead Teacher

·       With the Lead Teacher, communicate with families through daily contact, bi-weekly reports, newsletters, etc. and maintain documentation of all communication.

·       Develop/complete annual Professional Development Plan.

·       Help complete goals of annual classroom Action Plan.

·       Attend staff, team, and curriculum meetings, training and supervision.

·       Help organize and attend Center family meetings and other Center events.

·       Actively participate in Team, curriculum and other classroom meetings.

·       Assist in food preparation and clean up, participate in mealtimes.

·       Follow all agency policies and procedures and document as required.

·       Willingness to work a flexible schedule.

·       All other assigned duties.

QUALIFICATIONS

• AA in Early Childhood Education or AA/BA out of field with 18 ECE credits
• DEEC Infant/Toddler Teacher Certified
• Minimum one year of experience teaching infants and toddlers
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Early Learning Guidelines for Infants and Toddlers.
• Warm and nurturing personality.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Demonstrated classroom management skills.
• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to developmentally appropriate practice.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills both written and verbal.
• Demonstrated knowledge of child assessment and ability to use data to develop/implement individual plans.
• Commitment to agency’s mission of supporting low-income families and at-risk children.
• All South Shore Stars employees should be able to lift at least 40 lbs and work in a non-sedentary environment. 

Reports to:  Lead Teacher

*This is a full-year, full-time position of 40 hours per week. 8 ½ hour workday,

with one ½ hour unpaid break. Shift could change based on program needs.

This is a physically active position.

Equal Opportunity Employer 

South Shore Stars is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.  We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.  

We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and agency need. 

Mission 

South Shore Stars provides comprehensive early education and youth development programs that enhance the optimal growth of children from economically and culturally diverse families, using a family support approach in collaboration with schools and other service providers.  

Four core goals form the foundation of our work: 

·       Enable parents to work 

·       Help each child reach their full development potential 

·       Facilitate positive youth development 

·       Improve academic achievement for students at-risk of academic failure 

At Stars, we are working to build an inclusive culture where difference is valued and the diverse voices of our employees are encouraged, supported, and celebrated. We believe diversity benefits and enriches the development of our staff, the children, and families we serve and the communities we serve. At Stars, we will work to find intentional ways to grow in our understanding and support of others, based on: Age ~ gender and gender identity ~ race ~socio-economic status ~ sexual orientation ~ physical or mental ability~ ethnicity~ veteran status ~education status ~religious or spiritual beliefs At Stars, we believe the power of diversity enriches us all by exposing us to a range of ways to understand and embrace the world. We commit to do the work of including diversity, equity, and inclusion practices at the center of our daily work. We understand that our work around this is on-going, and we pledge to continually find new ways of growing into this statement.