LEO Inc. · 1 week ago
Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher - Great opportunity and pay/benefits
Lynn, MA, US
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelLEO Inc. is seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher for their Early Head Start Program. The role involves planning, implementing, and administering an Early Head Start classroom while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations and providing a safe and nurturing environment for children.
Child CareEducationHealth CareNon ProfitSocialUnderserved Children
Responsibilities
Work in collaboration with co-teacher on an ongoing basis to raise the scores of the following tools: Classroom Assessment Scoring System(CLASS), Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scale (ITERS) and Quality Rating and Improvement System (QRIS)
Meets with Center Manager 2x each month for documented supervision meetings where the following topics will be covered: review of classroom observations, policies and procedures, teamwork, Professional Development Plans (PDPs), CLASS, ITERS, QRIS, Teaching Ounce Scale outcomes
Work in collaboration with co-teacher to ensures compliance with program policies and are working together to hold necessary case conferences and documenting appropriately
Provides guidance and direction to floaters and substitute teachers through daily contact and team meetings
Performs other duties as assigned
Provides developmentally appropriate atmosphere
Maintain a healthy, safe and clean learning environment
Maintain ongoing interaction/communication with parents in order to best meet needs of child and family
Incorporate CLASS and ITERS guidelines into daily teaching practices
Completes weekly lesson plan including individualizations based upon outcomes of all children's assessments
Provide activities meeting all areas of development for the whole child (cognitive, social/emotional, language, fine/gross motor)
Ensure that all educational activities are sensitive to the cultural needs of the families
Maintain a print rich environment including labels, pictures, and schedules in several languages
Exhibits warm, positive and respectful interactions with all of the children in their care
Ensure compliance with OHS and DEEC regulations, Emergency Management Plan, as well as compliance with USDA and city and state regulations
Ensure that service delivery is performed according to LEO's mission statement
Ensures appropriate staff to child ratios and will act as a teacher in other classrooms or programs and act as a bus monitor when needed
In collaboration with family service worker, conduct at least 2 home visits per year, parent/teacher conferences, maintain up to date records for each child and maintain confidentiality
Maintain and submit program documentation as required by DEEC and OHS
Use and navigate data system and assessment computer programs
Complete all screenings and assessments of children as required by DEEC and OHS
Attend all trainings required by Head Start Performance Standards as well as DEEC Regulations
Attend trainings, conferences and workshops as assigned and approved by immediate supervisor
Identify other educational opportunities that enhance overall Center/Head Start knowledge
Qualification
Required
Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates
Working towards an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
Must meet DEEC Infant/Toddler Teacher qualifications
Knowledge of DEEC and OHS regulations
Company
LEO Inc.
Since 1965 LEO has worked to alleviate the immediate impact of poverty while providing pathways to economic stability for individuals, families, and for the strength of the community of Lynn and its surrounding towns.
Founded in 1965
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase