Lead Toddler Teacher

JCEO is a private, not-for-profit Community Action Agency that has been serving Clinton and Franklin Counties in New York State since 1966. Through a comprehensive list of services, JCEO offers a helping hand to the working poor, the elderly, the sick, and the disadvantaged. Our legacy is defined by our staff and volunteers' unwavering dedication to enhancing the lives of our neighbors, creating an environment where those in need actively engage in their pursuit for self-sufficiency.

The Early Head Start Lead Toddler Teacher must be professionally prepared and qualified to work with very young children and their families. They must have knowledge of infant/ toddler development, Head Start Program Performance Standards, and supervisory skills. The Lead Toddler Teacher must be able to provide activities that promote social- emotional, physical and intellectual growth.

**Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Location: On-Site at 19 Webster Street; Malone NY 12953

Hourly Rate of Pay: $19.76BENEFITS**

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Generous Paid Time Off

• Qualifying Employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Tuition Assistance

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employer Paid Life Insurance

• 401K Retirement Plan

• North Country Chamber of Commerce Discounts

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

• Plans and implements into lesson plans: social-emotional, physical, cognitive, health, safety and nutrition.

• In collaboration with Early Head Start Coordinator, use appropriate observation and tracking to ensure positive child outcomes.

• Responsible for maintaining a safe, healthy classroom environment appropriate for children.

• Work with families to develop individual goals for their children.

• Help children develop social awareness appropriate for their age and developmental level.

• Encourage and support family involvement in all aspects of the Early Head Start Program.

• Conduct parent conferences and home visits to share information with families on all area of their child’s development.

• Supervises the classroom Education staff and ensuring smooth coordination of all classroom activities and child, family and staff relationships.

• Works closely with Individual Family Service Plans and providers to implement goals as written.

• Actively participate trainings/classes and ongoing professional development.

• In collaboration with Early Head Start Coordinator and Health and Disabilities Services Coordinator will ensure that all developmental and health/ sensory screenings are completed within 45 days of enrollment.

• Instructs children in practice of personal cleanliness and self- care.

• Keeps accurate and confidential records as required.

• Keeps an accurate inventory and requests supplies as needed.

• Identifies and reports suspected child abuse as per Head Start/ Early Head Start procedure.

• Keeps accurate and confidential records, as required. Assists the Teacher with CAPTAIN input regarding child and family contacts, referrals, goal progress, etc. at least weekly.

• Ensures appropriate documentation for Non Federal Share for all volunteers and donations to the Classroom.

• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations.

• Performs all duties in a manner consistent with the mission and goals of the Joint Council for Economic Opportunity, Inc.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

As directed by the Early Head Start Coordinator supervises classroom education staff. Is responsible for the day to day routine operation of the center as approved by the Early Head Start Coordinator. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include assisting with training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to assist and supervise toddlers and ensure a safe learning environment including ability to monitor and respond at all times in and out of classroom and outdoor play areas. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/ or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

EDUCATION and/ or EXPERIENCE

A Bachelor’s degree, including or in addition to 12 credits in Early Childhood, Child Development or a related field; one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or

A New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; one year of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and one year of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or

An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood or related field, with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; two years of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and two years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work; or

A Child Development Associate Credential or other Office-recognized credential, with a plan of study leading to a Bachelor’s degree or a New York State Children’s Program Administrator Credential; two years of full-time teaching experience in a child care center, family or group family day care home or other early childhood program; and two years of experience supervising staff in a child care program or a related field of work.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand professional journals and licensing procedures. Ability to write reports and lesson plans. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, staff and parents.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

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

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of instructions. Ability to deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands, reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally required to work in close proximity to moving vehicles, chemicals used for cleaning and sanitizing. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

JCEO is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such affirms the right of every person to participate in all aspects of employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. If you are interested in applying for employment and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, contact our Human Resources department at 518-561-6310 or via email at hr@jceo.org.