Easter Seal North Georgia, Inc

Compensation

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Lead Infant Toddler Teacher/ Early Head Start Teacher Under the direct supervision of the Center Manager, works as a team with the Early Childhood Specialists to plan and implement a variety of developmentally appropriate activities for children that will enhance their growth and development, promote social competence and ensure parental involvement in all aspects of the program. Fundamental: Day to Day • Plans and implements developmentally and linguistically appropriate activities that recognize and support each child’s rate of development • Assess safety of classrooms and outdoor play area before engaging children in activities • Organizes classroom environment into areas to be used for learning, eating, resting and playing in accordance with the Creative Curriculum, licensing regulations and NAEYC accreditation standards • Provides a daily schedule of individualized child and teacher initiated activities that is well defined to help children in the order of events occurring each day. • Accompanies children to and from the bus, playground, and out of center activities maintaining an attendance check and head count • Maintains staff and classroom ratios at all times • Addresses toileting and diapering based upon the individual needs of the children. • Feeds infants and toddlers “on demand” to the extent possible at appropriate intervals. • Ensures the safety of sleeping infants by adhering to the most current guidelines on reducing the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). Minimum Credentials Required: Child Development Associate - Infant/Toddler, TCC, TCD, Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or better. If an employee is hired without this minimum credential, the employee must pursue and complete the credential within the timeframe prescribed by the agency. Benefits: We offer our employees a generous benefits package that includes Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, matching 401K, in addition to a very generous paid time off package that includes paid holidays for Teachers including 2 weeks in December, Spring Break, Thanksgiving, and other paid holidays. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $16.43 - $24.02 per hour Expected hours: 40 per week Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Dental insurance • Employee assistance program • Health insurance • Life insurance • Vision insurance Work Location: In person