https://kidzcommunity.org
Salary Range:
Hourly: $24.20 – 29.17*
*+ 2 % Bilingual and 8% Tahoe Basin
Vision:
To establish children and families as our Nation’s Top Priority
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to empower children and their families to maximize their full potential through opportunities for growth and change.
Values:
The entire KidZCommunity organization is dedicated to creating and fostering a supportive environment which promotes trust, respect, professional growth, and quality leadership.
Professional Ethics:
At KidZCommunity, we subscribe to the Standards of Ethical Behavior as outlined in the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct and Advancing Equity in Early Childhood Education. 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 based on an understanding of the following knowledge and essential job duties and responsibilities.
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:
- Operates within the KidZCommunity vision/mission/values.
- Operates from the NAEYC Code of Ethical Conduct.
- Follows the Head Start Performance Standards.
- Follows the personnel policies & procedures.
- Understands and operates using Equity Practices.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities (continued):
- Ensures Title 22 ratio and licensing guidelines are followed.
- Interacts with children, families, and staff appropriately.
- Implements the 3 R's curriculum with fidelity.
- Creates lesson plans.
- Uses curriculum enhancements.
- Uses the school readiness goals for planning.
- Ensures Active Supervision at all times.
- Follows the PITC philosophy.
- Includes families in curriculum planning.
- Works with parents for ASQ and ASQ-SE.
- Observes and does the record keeping for DRDP Assessments.
- Creates individual child development plans.
- Conducts parent/teacher conferences.
- Conducts educational home visits.
- Supports the process of children’s transition plans.
- Sets up the classroom/yard environment, including modifications for children with disabilities.
- Assists families with maintenance of health and medical records.
- Operates within the KidZCommunity health & safety policies & procedures (i.e., timely health & safety checklist).
- Engages parents in the classroom and at parent meetings.
- Follows agency timelines.
- Participation at child family focus meetings.
- Participation at scheduled site staff meetings.
- Follows CACFP requirements when preparing and serving food.
- Uses ChildPlus.net to gain needed information on children.
- Follows the recruitment plan, attendance policy & enrollment process.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Dependability:
- Attendance
- Punctuality
- Team Participation:
- Step in where needed
- Anticipate needs for daily routines
Professionalism:
- Confidentiality
- Dress standards
- Health Hygiene & Safety
- Strength based communication
Language Abilities:
- Ability to read and write effectively.
Other Abilities:
- Maintain accurate records.
- Work effectively with infants and toddlers, staff and parents.
- Relate to persons from diverse cultures and to families from varied incomes.
- Must be able to work in a rapidly changing environment.
Experience:
- One year experience in infant/toddler care a plus.
Education and Permits:
Program Governance Head Start Performance Standards §1302.91 Staff qualifications and competency requirements.
· (1) Early Head Start center-based teacher qualification requirements. As prescribed in section 645A(h) of the Act, a program must ensure center-based teachers that provide direct services to infants and toddlers in Early Head Start centers have a minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential, and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
Continuing Education and Permits:
- Training as required (PITC).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $26.62 - $32.08 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Childcare
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
