Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher

Position Overview: A Head Start Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher ensures the implementation of the Head Start program in a safe environment for children in accordance with the performance standards by meeting the physical, social, intellectual, emotional and cultural needs of each enrolled child in partnership with parents. Base Pay - $22.72 - AA start rate - $25.50 - BA start rate - Potential for wage increases based on past related job experience and degree Hours & Location - Mon-Fri - Hours may vary, but should be similar to: Mon-Thurs [6:30am-3:30pm or 7:30am-4:30pm] & Fri [7:30am-11:30am] Where will I be working? HS4KC has multiple locations all over Kent County, and openings occur regularly at most of our sites. We'd love to discuss which site(s) you prefer to work at when we interview you! Essential Duties and Responsibilities*:* Developing Curriculum - Develop curriculum and implement developmentally appropriate activities in all Head Start domains according to the individual needs of children as written in daily lesson plans Documentation - Conduct agency screenings and assessments - Responsible for children's assessment data in online assessment tool Classroom Responsibilities - Implement positive redirection and behavior guidance - Instruct children in practices of personal hygiene and other self help skills - Prepare meals and snacks for children - Works one on one with children who need individual attention - Leads individualized routines and classroom activities alongside the other Teachers - Responsible for training all Education new hires in designated training classrooms Working with Parents - Empower parents by enhancing parenting skills and parent/child relationships - Attend parent meetings to actively support parent participation in program implementation - Conduct a minimum of two home visits and two Parent Teacher Conferences per program year Recruitment/Enrollment - Assist in recruitment, enrollment and orientation of Head Start families Guidelines and Procedures - Responsible for being familiar with the Agency's school readiness goals and how to apply them to the classroom lesson plans and individualization. Required Education and Experience: - One of the following: - Minimum Associate Degree (Bachelor Degree preferred) with stated major in ECE (Early Childhood Education) or (CD) Child Development - An Associate Degree in any field with a minimum of twelve (12) credit hours in ECE/CD with emphasis on infant/toddler development. *Requirements are based on the Head Start Reauthorization Act of 2007 (P.L. 110-134) and the Licensing Rules for Child Care Centers (2006 MR 11, Eff. Dec. 7, 2006) and are subject to change. 1. Related Field means child guidance/counseling, child psychology and family studies. 2006 MR 11, Eff. Dec. 7, 2006; R 400.5103 1. Note: at the time of this revision, U.S. Dept of Health and Human Services has the definition of "degree in related field" under review. OHS-PCJ-001. 2. Child Care Administration means child care administration, education administration or business administration. 2006 MR 11, Eff. Dec. 7, 2006; R 400.5103(b). DISCLAIMER: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as assigned to meet the ongoing needs of the agency. Employees in this position must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with reasonable ac