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Richmond Community Schools Job Description Richmond Community Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability
POSITION: Early Head Start Teacher REPORTS TO: Center Supervisor SUMMARY: The Infant-Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality care and education for children aged 0-3 years in a classroom of 6-8 children. The Teacher works collaboratively with a partner teacher, families, and colleagues to support the developmental progress of each child along their unique path and toward the program's School Readiness Goals. This is a grant-funded position. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Classroom Time / School Readiness Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization and choice-making; ask open-ended questions and follow-up questions to promote further learning and thinking. Promote English language acquisition of children who are English- and Dual-Language learners. Establish a positive classroom climate. Guide the behavior of children in positive, effective ways. Follow a consistent schedule which includes small and large group experiences, choice time, music and movement, large and small motor activities, skill development, meals, and effective transitions between activities. Supervise and monitor children at all times and respond appropriately to crisis or emergencies that may occur. Release children only to individuals with appropriate signed consent. Active Supervision Understands and implements all required policies and procedures related to the active supervision of children at all times, including: Observation of the environment to evaluate that children have a place to play, and they can be observed and listened to at all times. Continuously scan & count for children under care and report the accurate number when asked. Richmond Community Schools Job Description Richmond Community Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. July 2025 Listen to children at all times to identify potential danger, like specific sounds or the lack of any sound that may trigger an action. Develops knowledge of the children under care to anticipate their behavior, performing wellness checks, and being proactive and avoiding putting children in danger. Ensuring that indoor and outdoor equipment and facilities are clean and do not present any hazards. Ensure that classrooms and centers are equipped with safety supplies that are readily accessible to staff. Individualization, Curriculum, and Assessment Follow agency-adopted curricula, using effective strategies to guide learning. Prepare the classroom environment and materials to support developmentally appropriate curriculum plans and learning experiences. Assess individual and group needs, attending to specific interests, strengths, and concerns. Work with appropriate agencies to develop specialized planning for children and families as needed. Coordinate with support staff when indicated, developing a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom. Adapt curriculum to address and meet individual goals for children as identified in their individualized family service plans (IFSP). Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans which reflect mandated elements and components, familial and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children. Establish weekly goals that promote individual and group educational plans and include other Head Start components. Participate in integrated service meetings to plan for and deliver collaborative services across all components. Complete required screenings within 45 days of when the child first enters the program. Family Engagement and Community Partnerships Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces family and volunteer engagement. Support the role of families as the first and primary teachers of their children. Conduct required 90-minute home visits with individual families. Help plan and participate in family activity events. Richmond Community Schools Job Description Richmond Community Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. July 2025 Coordinate with the Family Support Coordinator (FSC) as needed to assist families to complete follow-ups (i.e., dental, medical, physical, and mental health needs of families, etc.) Coordinate with the Early Childhood Education Coordinator (ECEC) and FSC to provide families with timely information and referrals appropriate to their needs. Monitor and document attendance concerns. Provide learning opportunities for dual-language in the home Documentation Utilize RCS-adopted tools for ongoing assessment and documentation. Ensure all federal, local, state, and/or agency documentation is completed accurately. Document all family contacts and home visits. Monitor and report child abuse. Professional Development Attend and participate in training and appropriate professional development activities. Attend and participate in meetings. Engage in ongoing self-assessment about job performance Other Responsibilities Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor. Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for understanding Head Start Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with the prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promotes Head Start in the community. Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Becomes thoroughly familiar with the RCS Employee Handbook: Human Resources Policies and Procedures. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Required: Richmond Community Schools Job Description Richmond Community Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. July 2025 Be able to meet state licensing requirements and have one of the following minimum educational requirements: Current Infant/Toddler CDA credential -or- Other comparable credentials as listed below (any one of the following): State Infant Toddler Credential Preschool CDA; plus: 2nd setting for Infant/Toddler component of CDA; OR Infant/Toddler or Early Childhood Education (ECE) coursework Any bachelors or associates degree in any field, plus 15 credit hours of Infant/Toddler or ECE coursework or related coursework Bachelors or associates in ECE Bachelors or associates in Child Development Complete and maintain annual training hour requirements. Pediatric CPR & First Aid certified Must demonstrate experience and interest in working with young children, parents, and volunteers. Must demonstrate a strong knowledge of appropriate practices in early childhood development, including working with parents. Must demonstrate success in working as a member of a team. Must demonstrate the ability to work well with young children. Must have a valid Indiana Driver's License. Preferred: Bilingual preferred. Language Skills: Good oral and written Communication skills Reasoning Ability: Must be able to problem solve Mathematical Skills: Basic math, pre-algebra, and algebra are needed 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 Richmond Community Schools Job Description Richmond Community Schools is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or disability. July 2025 accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is frequently required to: sit, stand, lift, carry, push, pull, reach overhead, above the shoulders, and horizontally, bend at the waist, kneel, and crouch. Have good hearing and speaking to exchange information. Have good vision to be able to read a variety of materials. Good dexterity in fingers for keyboarding. WORK ENVIRONMENT: School building environment; may involve occasional travel for home visits or community outreach May require flexible hours, including some evenings Requires the ability to handle sensitive situations and maintain professional boundaries The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. The individuals currently holding this position perform additional duties, and additional duties may be assigned.