Teacher (Infant / Toddler / Preschool)

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• Paid time off

Definition

Under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Teacher is responsible for the care, education, and development of children from infancy through preschool (ages 05). This role ensures compliance with California State Department of Education Title 5 Funding Terms and Conditions, Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Title 22 Child Day Care Center Regulations, and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP). The Teacher will also uphold Heartbeat Music & Performing Arts Academys Preschool for the Arts policies and procedures while overseeing the classroom environment, as well as supervising Teaching Assistants, Volunteers, and Interns.

Responsibilities

Planning supervising and implementing the program for the group as accordance with the policies procedures and philosophies of specified within Title 5 and Title 22 regulations and HBMPAA Preschool 4 the Arts program.

Observing enrolled children, completing weekly and entry of observations within the DRDP tech system.

Conduct ongoing evaluation and assessments using the DRDP System. Formulating short- and long-term goals for each child based on ongoing observation and assessment and in conjunction with teaching team and parent input.

Maintaining each childs portfolio anecdotal records and DRDP on a weekly basis.

Designing the program to the individual needs of each child incorporating interests, strengths, weakness, family, cultural and linguistic diversity.

Record daily services provided to each child within the My Day Log (i.e., meals, food, naps, and daily activities).

Ensure special diets, medical based diets, or special accommodations required are adhered to and implemented. Always maintain records in a confidential manner.

Conduct parent teacher conferences according to the timelines specified with DRDP and as the need arises.

In conjunction with the Site Supervisor or Area Child Development Specialist complete referrals in a timely manner.

Complete timely and accurate records and reports such as My Day Log, Child Incident Accident Injury Report, 15 Minute Ratio Increment, Daily Staff Child Ratio, Monthly Attendance Reports, and Daily Meal Count Reports.

Assisting in the order, arrangement design, appearance, and safety of learning environment of the classroom that reflects quality and developmentally age-appropriate environments for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. Ensure the maintenance and upkeep of learning materials and equipment of indoor and outdoor environments.

Establish, design of indoor and outdoor environment according to the Infant Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) or Early Childhood Environment Rating Scale (ECERS) always achieving and maintaining a minimum of score of five.

Conducting daily facilitates Health and Safety Checklist. Reporting to Site Supervisor Support at the time of notice, noted health and safety issues. Provide input as required in the Potential Area of Concern record.

Ensure daily sanitation of material, and equipment, inclusive of laundering bedding, wash clothes and bibs.

Establish a weekly rotational assignment daily cleaning sanitation responsibility that assumes an equal share of the daily housekeeping responsibilities (i.e. wiping tables, chairs, sinks, counters, sweeping floors, discarding waste trash, disinfecting toys and equipment.

Participate in program evaluations (DRDP and Annual Report CMR). Providing input and developing plans of action as requested.

Participate in community events as needed.

Attend scheduled meetings and training as needed (i.e., Annual Staff Orientation, ECERS, ITERS, DERP, and mandatory Nutrition Services Division (NSD) training as applicable).

Minimum Qualifications

The Teacher must have successfully completed a minimum of 12 postsecondary semester units (or the equivalent in quarter units) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Applicants must provide official transcripts verifying completion of the required coursework. To be eligible to teach infants and toddlers, applicants must also have completed an infant / toddler care course as part of their studies.

Must have a valid Teacher's Permit or be able to obtain a Teacher's Permit prior to start date.

The Teacher must have a minimum of six months of experience in a licensed childcare center comparable group childcare program.

Must complete 8 hours of Health and Safety training. Additionally, the Preschool Teacher must complete mandated training, CPR, and first aid training.

The Preschool Teacher must provide an updated Health Screening Report to include negative TB results.

Must have a valid California drivers license and can pass a criminal background check (DOJ, FBI, and