Assistant Infant Teacher (1640 W Van Buren)
CBU Status: Union
BASIC FUNCTION:
Reporting to the Site Director, the basic function of the Assistant Infant Teacher is to maintain the safety and well-being of infants in their care.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
Implement the Early Head Start/Prevention Initiative curriculum
Implement developmentally appropriate practice
Act as part of a team in creating an environment where children can learn
Act as part of a team in creating and implementing group and individual lesson plans
Serve as the primary caregiver for an assigned group of children
Monitor children at all times using active supervision
Assist with recording observations, writing individual child lesson plans, maintaining up-to-date documentation in COPA, Teaching Strategies GOLD, and child education files
Implement screenings, assessments, and reporting of outcomes for assigned children
Communicate with parents/families and reports child progress through scheduled parent-teacher conferences and home visits
Take proper care of classroom equipment and supplies and reports all repairs as needed and maintains an inventory
Research new ideas, methods, resources and materials for lesson plans
Promote an atmosphere of team work where staff, parents and children interact positively with each other
Participate in recruitment of families for Erie programs
Meets with the lead teacher monthly for supervision and support
Act as an ambassador for Erie Neighborhood House
Participate in required agency meetings and in-service trainings
Maintain Gateways registry membership
Participate in 20 hours of professional development each program year
Maintain 5 hours Gateways approved training each program year
Responsible for the program complying with Erie, the Board of Education and all State licensing requirements and performance standards, including promoting the health and safety of all children, following sanitation procedures and universal precautions, completing a bi-annual physical exam, complying with the Confidentiality and Child Abuse and Neglect Act as a mandated reporter, as well as the American with Disabilities Act and Erie’s Inclusion Policy Other duties as assigned
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
SALARY RANGE: STARTING AT $30,000-$35,000 PLUS EXCELLENT BENEFIT PACKAGE
NO TELEPHONE CALLS PLEASE!
MUST BE A MEMBER OF AFSCME OR JOIN AFTER 30 DAYS
ERIE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
ACCREDITED BY NAEYC & NATIONAL AFTER SCHOOL ASSOCIATION
RECOGNIZED BY BOARD OF IMMIGRATION APPEALS; UNITED WAY MEMBER