Educare DC
Overview
ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Educare DC serves over 350 children from birth to five years – and their families – through our state-of-the-art center and through community partnerships. Building on the program foundations of Early Head Start and Head Start and accredited by NAEYC, Educare DC promotes school readiness by providing high-quality, comprehensive early learning programming for children who are historically underserved due to systemic racism, eliminating the opportunity gap often experienced by low-income communities. Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies nationally and within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive, research-based approach to the first five years of life and learning. Educare DC draws on a blend of private and public dollars, including federal childcare funding, Early Head Start, Pre-K, and other state and federal funding streams.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Mentor Teacher, the Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual education plans for children ages 6 weeks through 3 years, which encourage their social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and intellectual development in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher ensures the teaching team (Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Aide) provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment enriched by a high quality early language experience and an emphasis on social and emotional growth. In accordance with each child’s ability, and based on the Educare core components and local early learning standards, the Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher will be held responsible for implementing all program requirements in adherence to performance and outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.
Responsibilities Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model.
Provide a high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities.
Implement, document, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multiple perspectives and have the skills to be successful in interdisciplinary efforts.
Participate in Family Child Service Reviews as scheduled.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by Educare of Washington, DC, the Educare Learning Network, and through other professional growth activities.
Meet with the Mentor Teacher on a weekly basis; review classroom and child data, develop an action plan, support goal achievement through active collaboration.
Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers.
Collaborate with the Family Engagement Specialist (assigned to each child), and other Educare personnel and support staff to promote individual children’s goals relating to early communication development, fine and gross motor skills, development of social and self-care skills.
Participate in the local evaluation and national Educare Implementation Study, engaging in a system of reciprocal, regular data feedback and utilization for individualized planning for children and families and continuous program improvement.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of children’s work.
Support and provide continuity of care to help children develop secure relationships.
Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with their Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides, and develop individual plans for their own professional development.
Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on: social emotional development; early language and literacy; physical development; integration of the arts.
Curriculum: Implement Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Two’s framework in the classroom.
Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental domains and readiness for school by developing early language acquisition and vocabulary.
Develop and manage an attractive and engaging environment that encourages exploration and fosters independence.
Develop activities and use instructional materials suitable for infants and toddlers with a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional maturities.
Meet with Teaching Assistant and Aide to review lesson plans and individual children’s goals, and assign best practice teaching strategies.
Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion (lesson plans, comprehensive portfolios, assessments, time sheets, USDA meal reports, parent communication records, etc.).
Provide responsive caregiving, with a focus on the children’s social and emotional well-being.
Enrich the educational program through outdoor play, neighborhood walks, and classroom visits by resource persons from the school and community; share and interpret these experiences with children and parents.
Provide a positive climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
Assist in the development and implementation of an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) and seek clarification for any aspects that are not well understood.
Maintain ongoing observation and authentic assessment of individual children; maintain documentation of progress and growth according to Early Head Start guidelines and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Participate in Home Visits and two parent conferences per year; develop activities for families that promote parent participation and involvement in classroom and school-wide programming.
Communicate regularly with parents through meetings, newsletters, home visits, and conferences; interpret the Educare mission and program to families and caregivers.
Support transition plans for children entering or leaving the classroom community.
Experience and Abilities 3 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for 6 weeks through three years.
Knowledge of Early Head Start Performance Standards and City/State licensing requirements.
Successful experience working in a team setting; ability to work with a Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Ability to present a positive image of the organization to the community.
Ability to plan, organize and implement position responsibilities.
Ability to develop and implement individual education plans for children and maintain a safe, stimulating environment with emphasis on social and emotional growth.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Additional Job Requirements
Clearance of background checks as required by local, state and federal regulations; physical examination and diagnostic tests as required; bi-annual physical, drug screen, COVID-19 vaccinations, and TB test as a condition of continual employment.
Essential Job Functions Must have advanced command of English language and grammar, verbal and written.
Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds; must be able to travel; must be able to enter/exit a vehicle and withstand adverse weather.
Experience working with a culturally diverse staff, children and families.
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ORGANIZATIONAL OVERVIEW Educare DC serves over 350 children from birth to five years – and their families – through our state-of-the-art center and through community partnerships. Building on the program foundations of Early Head Start and Head Start and accredited by NAEYC, Educare DC promotes school readiness by providing high-quality, comprehensive early learning programming for children who are historically underserved due to systemic racism, eliminating the opportunity gap often experienced by low-income communities. Educare DC is part of the 25-school Educare Learning Network that serves as a platform for broader change, inspiring high-quality programs in communities, improving public policies nationally and within each state, and demonstrating a comprehensive, research-based approach to the first five years of life and learning. Educare DC draws on a blend of private and public dollars, including federal childcare funding, Early Head Start, Pre-K, and other state and federal funding streams.
Position Overview
Under the direction of the Mentor Teacher, the Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher will develop and implement individual education plans for children ages 6 weeks through 3 years, which encourage their social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and intellectual development in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development. The Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher ensures the teaching team (Teacher, Teacher Assistant and Aide) provides a safe, stimulating, and nurturing environment enriched by a high quality early language experience and an emphasis on social and emotional growth. In accordance with each child’s ability, and based on the Educare core components and local early learning standards, the Infant-Toddler Lead Teacher will be held responsible for implementing all program requirements in adherence to performance and outcome standards as prescribed by the multiple funding and model requirements.
Responsibilities Participate in training to build an understanding of the Educare Model.
Provide a high-quality early learning program that incorporates evidence-based curriculum and instructional activities.
Implement, document, and demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multiple perspectives and have the skills to be successful in interdisciplinary efforts.
Participate in Family Child Service Reviews as scheduled.
Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by Educare of Washington, DC, the Educare Learning Network, and through other professional growth activities.
Meet with the Mentor Teacher on a weekly basis; review classroom and child data, develop an action plan, support goal achievement through active collaboration.
Facilitate reflective supervision, as both a participant and through utilization in managing classroom staff and volunteers.
Collaborate with the Family Engagement Specialist (assigned to each child), and other Educare personnel and support staff to promote individual children’s goals relating to early communication development, fine and gross motor skills, development of social and self-care skills.
Participate in the local evaluation and national Educare Implementation Study, engaging in a system of reciprocal, regular data feedback and utilization for individualized planning for children and families and continuous program improvement.
Create an effective environment for learning through functional and attractive displays, interest centers, and exhibits of children’s work.
Support and provide continuity of care to help children develop secure relationships.
Attend and participate in all scheduled trainings, engage in coaching cycles with their Teacher Assistants and Teacher Aides, and develop individual plans for their own professional development.
Provide an enhanced curriculum focused on: social emotional development; early language and literacy; physical development; integration of the arts.
Curriculum: Implement Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers and Two’s framework in the classroom.
Plan and implement learning experiences that promote all developmental domains and readiness for school by developing early language acquisition and vocabulary.
Develop and manage an attractive and engaging environment that encourages exploration and fosters independence.
Develop activities and use instructional materials suitable for infants and toddlers with a wide range of cognitive, physical, and emotional maturities.
Meet with Teaching Assistant and Aide to review lesson plans and individual children’s goals, and assign best practice teaching strategies.
Complete and submit required forms and records in a timely and accurate fashion (lesson plans, comprehensive portfolios, assessments, time sheets, USDA meal reports, parent communication records, etc.).
Provide responsive caregiving, with a focus on the children’s social and emotional well-being.
Enrich the educational program through outdoor play, neighborhood walks, and classroom visits by resource persons from the school and community; share and interpret these experiences with children and parents.
Provide a positive climate to establish and reinforce acceptable child behavior, attitudes, and social skills.
Assist in the development and implementation of an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan) and seek clarification for any aspects that are not well understood.
Maintain ongoing observation and authentic assessment of individual children; maintain documentation of progress and growth according to Early Head Start guidelines and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Participate in Home Visits and two parent conferences per year; develop activities for families that promote parent participation and involvement in classroom and school-wide programming.
Communicate regularly with parents through meetings, newsletters, home visits, and conferences; interpret the Educare mission and program to families and caregivers.
Support transition plans for children entering or leaving the classroom community.
Experience and Abilities 3 years of relevant experience.
Knowledge of early childhood curriculum and developmentally appropriate practice for 6 weeks through three years.
Knowledge of Early Head Start Performance Standards and City/State licensing requirements.
Successful experience working in a team setting; ability to work with a Teacher Assistant and Teacher Aide to enhance professional knowledge and skills.
Ability to present a positive image of the organization to the community.
Ability to plan, organize and implement position responsibilities.
Ability to develop and implement individual education plans for children and maintain a safe, stimulating environment with emphasis on social and emotional growth.
Education Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree in early childhood education or a related field.
Additional Job Requirements
Clearance of background checks as required by local, state and federal regulations; physical examination and diagnostic tests as required; bi-annual physical, drug screen, COVID-19 vaccinations, and TB test as a condition of continual employment.
Essential Job Functions Must have advanced command of English language and grammar, verbal and written.
Visual and auditory acuity within professionally determined normal ranges.
Manual dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment.
Must be able to lift 40 pounds; must be able to travel; must be able to enter/exit a vehicle and withstand adverse weather.
Experience working with a culturally diverse staff, children and families.
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