Infant Care Teacher at Astor Services

City of Poughkeepsie, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

19 May, 26

Salary

23.0

Posted On

18 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Ongoing Assessments, Home Visits, Teamwork, Child Development, Play-Based Learning, Safety Practices, Health Practices, Curriculum Implementation

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Description Astor Services is hiring Infant and Toddler Teachers today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 7:30-3:00 in a fun and nurturing learning environment. Early Head Start is a federally funded program delivering services to infants 8 weeks to 18 months old in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. The Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead role. The teacher will utilize the Creative Curriculum, a play-based Curriculum, to provide a safe, engaging and nurturing classroom for infants and toddlers. The teacher will be responsible for implementing high quality lesson plans, ongoing assessments, and will participate in home visits to provide families with feedback on their child’s development. We are seeking a positive, professional and caring teacher to join our team! Responsibilities: Creates a well-organized learning environment for children that conveys a welcoming, trusting, and safe environment. Understands and incorporates the principles of play-based learning. Demonstrates effective classroom management, including responsibility for supervision of all children.? Completes effective lesson plans with clear objectives and aligns with the curriculum. Completes initial screenings of each child’s developmental capabilities upon entering the classroom. Documents ongoing observations and assessments through the Creative Curriculum assessment tool and provide feedback to families via home visits and parent teacher conferences Incorporates a variety of experiences in the classroom to individualize and foster the children’s emotional, cognitive, language, physical, and self-help skill development.? Able to work as a team member and manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom.? Follows safety and health practices in the daily operation of duties to maintain a safe learning environment. What we provide: Offers four personal days. Full benefit package and ongoing professional development at no cost to staff. Enjoy time off per the School Calendar. Sick time is provided. Fully paid individual long-term disability and life insurance. Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.? Opportunities to make a difference in the lives of children and families in need. Collaboration with a team of dedicated professionals in a supportive and dynamic environment. Room for growth and advancement within the organization. Ongoing Professional Development provided at no cost to the staff. Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories! Join Astor Services – Apply Now! Do you meet the qualifications above? Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a mission-driven organization dedicated to improving the lives of children and families? We want to hear from you! Your credentials and compassion can bring about positive change for a child in need. Apply now to become a part of the Astor Services team. Astor Services, a leading provider of behavioral and mental health services in the Hudson Valley and The Bronx, is dedicated to nurturing the emotional and mental well-being of children, adolescents, and families. With a history spanning over seven decades, we are committed to providing comprehensive care and support to help our clients thrive. Requirements You must have: · Associates Degree in ECE or related field You should have: · Experience with the population served is preferred.?

Responsibilities

The Teacher is responsible for leading educational service delivery in a classroom setting for infants (8 weeks to 18 months old), utilizing the Creative Curriculum for play-based learning. Responsibilities include implementing high-quality lesson plans, conducting ongoing assessments, and participating in home visits to provide developmental feedback to families.