IT Teach Fam Educator II (44524)

POSITION DESCRIPTION: Infant Toddler Teacher / Family Educator II/III

LENGTH OF WORK YEAR: 12 months

BENEFIT ELIGIBLE: E Center has competitive benefits which include:

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• Employee contribution 403b with Agency matching (depending on funding)

• Supplemental life insurance

• 13 paid holidays annually, and competitive paid time off accrual rates

GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction and general supervision of the Head Teacher, has primary responsibility for providing quality early childhood education experiences through a full day center-based program for a diverse population of infants and toddlers. Provides support, guidance and leadership for assistants and volunteers. Participates as a member of a teaching team which implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum. Uses Family Engagement practices to link families with appropriate health and social service agencies and assists in maintaining support services for special needs children. Assists in the recruitment and enrollment of children into the Head Start Program. Maintains positive working relationships with supervisors, coworkers and families. Follows all Head Start Performance Standards, Agency and Program policies and procedures and other applicable Federal and State regulations to successfully accomplish Agency and Program goals and objectives. Adheres to Agency confidentiality policy with respect to information and records concerning children, families and staff. Maintains professional and ethical standards in accordance with Agency policy, code of conduct and legal requirements.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Direct Services- Classroom (40%)

• Acts in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards and Federal, State and Local regulations pertaining to the safe and healthy operation of a child care center.

• Facilitates and participates in implementation of curriculum and in development of activities.

• Ensures that the classroom/play yard environments meet health and safety standards established by the program and is in compliance with State and Federal regulations.

• Individualizes activities based on child's strengths and areas of growth.

• Administers developmental screenings and assessments, conducts observations, maintains portfolios and shares outcomes with families.

• Conducts four educational conferences, two in the home and two at the site during program year.

• Conducts home visits weekly when children have consistent absences from the center in accordance with the attendance policy.

• Through screening process assists with identification of possible special needs and/or mental health support. Implements Individualized Education Plans and/or Child and Family Consultant recommendations.

• Provides opportunities for children to socialize, interact and cooperate with one another.

• Provides developmentally appropriate activities and designs classroom interest areas that promote language and literacy, physical, social/emotional and cognitive growth for children which enhances overall approaches to learning.

• Models successful early childhood teaching strategies and techniques and encourages positive interactions among staff, children, parents and with community members.

• Develops mutual expectations with parents for the experience's children will receive in the classroom.

• Encourages parent participation and engagement in the classroom.

• Provides education to parents on child development and developmentally appropriate practices.

• Responsible for supporting parents in documentation and collection of educational and classroom in-kind and submits to supervisor.

• Informs and encourages parents of family engagement opportunities.

• Attends and participates in agency trainings, workshops, in-service and staff meetings.

• Participates in setting and achieving professional career development goals.

• Participates in mentor/coaching process including videotaping by supervisor of classroom instruction.

• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position classification.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manages subordinate staff; supervisors; and/or others, as assigned.

• Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of these positions.

• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A BA/BS degree or higher degree in Early

• Childhood Education, Human Development, Social Services, or related field.

• Three or more years of experience working with children and families in an education, health or social services setting which include two or more years of supervisory experience preferably in a multi-site program.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.

• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of parents, employees of the organization, and the general public.

• Bilingual, bi-literate, English/Spanish, English/Punjabi, English/Hmong, and/or other language ability based on program needs.

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possession of a valid California drivers' license; current personal vehicle insurance, or safe driving record sufficient to ensure insurability through Agency policy.

• State regulations require a physical examination, current tuberculosis, fingerprint and criminal record clearance before beginning work at a child development center.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear.

• The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

• The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell.

• The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risk of electrical shock.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

IMMUNIZATIONS REQUIRED. Must be current on Measles, Pertussis, and Influenza immunizations per Senate Bill 792 in the State of California. Current proof of shots must be provided before hire.

Qualifications

Wages: (wages will be determined by what level applicant is qualified for)

Infant Toddler Teacher Family Educator II $22.03 - $26.66 hourly

Infant Toddler Teacher Family Educator III $23.75 - $29.29 hourly