Job Details

Description

Mission Statement:

Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.

Professional Ethics:

At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct. All employees are expected to become familiar with the code and use it as a model for ethical and professional behavior.

Summary:

The Infant Care Teacher is responsible for assisting the Site Supervisor in the administration of an infant and toddler program, and in the planning, preparation and execution of the program in conformance with the Head Start Performance Standards, Title 22 and Title 5 of the California Administrative Code as applicable.

Reporting Requirements:

The Infant Care Teacher is directly supervised by the Site Supervisor.

Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Status and Classification:

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Number of months per year varies according to site.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assists in creating a developmentally appropriate learning environment applying the principles, practices and philosophy of Program for Infant & Toddler Care (PITC).
• Ensures the planning of group environment plans, Child Care Food Program (CCFP) guidelines, infant/toddler daily records, individualized daily nutrition plans with an "on-demand" schedule, the proper storage and labeling of individualized formula following all safety and sanitation rules.
• Ensures that all infants/toddlers individual needs of diapering, toileting, eating, sleeping and activities are strictly monitored and recorded on the daily infant report and shared with parents at the end of the program day in a relationship based approach.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, clean, uncluttered and hazard free environment for children.
• Maintains ratio guidelines according to Title 22, Head Start Performance Standards and PITC recommendations.
• Implements developmentally appropriate curriculum into classroom activities to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their individualized education plans.

• Ensures that the parents are involved in supporting their children's development and participate in planning their children's curriculum.
• Modifies activities; removes barriers and provides support as needed for inclusion of children with disabilities in the full range of program activities.
• Ensures the maintenance of the environment based on Infant & Toddler Environmental Rating Scale (ITERS) Guidelines.
• Ensures the preparation of group environment plans, daily routine schedule, observations, portfolios, DRDP-r, Child Development plans, screener, and maintaining a developmentally appropriate learning environment by applying the principles, practices, and philosophies of PITC, Title 22 and KidZCommunity policy and procedures.
• Ensures that the health and safety of children is maintained through preventative health practices and the practice of health emergency procedures including methods of handling suspected or known child abuse.
• Promotes and facilitates the interpersonal relationships with staff and parents, using conflict resolution skills when necessary.
• Ensures the proper use, maintenance and storage of all center equipment and supplies.

• Assists in recording child attendance and signing all forms to be submitted according to time schedules.
• May serves as substitute site supervisor in the absence of the site supervisor.

• Responsible to participate in agency's Career Development Program, taking related courses when necessary or other training when directed as a program requirement.
• Attends all in-service trainings.
• Responsible for implementing PITC philosophy, principles and practices.

• Provide staffing coverage at other EHS/HS sites for support when needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.