Lutheran Services Florida is looking for a talented Infant Toddler Preschool Teacher to make an impact in the lives of others, offering a $3000 Sign on Bonus. The role involves planning and implementing educational activities for infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start Program.
Requirements
- Plans, develops and implements daily lesson plans that provide for educational and enrichment activities for infants and toddlers that meet federal performance standards.
- Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote an effective learning environment.
- Screens and assesses infant and toddler aged children to determine developmental/educational needs and develops and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards
- Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom activities for toddlers, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for infants and toddlers.
- Documents children's progress or lack thereof and completes all required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements.
- Initiates referrals to the appropriate Head Start Teacher by submission of required paperwork.
- Uses active supervision techniques and maintains positive classroom behavior.
- Develop positive caregiver relationships with children.
- Receives a satisfactory or higher score on the Infant/Toddler Specialist Success Rubric.
- Maintain a comprehensive and on-going portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations in each area, example of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment.
- Ensures that at least 80% of the children are ready for preschool.
- Plans classroom activities for parent and community volunteers.
- Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
- Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, telephone and home visits to apprise them of child's progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other relevant information.
- Conducts health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions, and reports to appropriate nurse.
- Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency.
- Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.
- Requests supplies and equipment to be ordered for use by children in the classroom.
- Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
- Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other Early Head Start staff.
- Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
- Attends Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) training yearly.
- Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
- Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
- Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
- Performs other related duties as required.
Benefits
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Telehealth
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy
- 403(b) Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
