Hope for the Working Homeless Job Description Toddler Teacher – Organization Founded in 1987, Our House is a comprehensive program for the working homeless serving nearly 2,000 clients annually. Operating on a 6-acre campus in central Little Rock, Our House provides the working homeless individuals and families with shelter, housing, job training, education, free childcare and summer – – youth programs in order to equip them with the skills to be successful in the workforce, the community and their own families. Position Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with Arkansas’ Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. The Toddler Teacher will also be responsible for working with the staff of our housing programs to ensure that they meet the needs of the children who live in our 80-bed shelter or our 13-unit transitional housing facility; and working with the staff of the Career Center and Case Managers on shared goals related to parenting skills and parenting education. Additionally, the Toddler Teacher will incorporate the two-generation approach to service of children and parents. Responsibilities 1. Supervision and responsibilities for children Ensure children are supervised at all Build children’s esteem Be alert and responsive to children Establish routines and provide positive guidance Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable Implement positive discipline when required Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand Observe children and make note of progress daily Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner Ensure all licensing requirements are met Ensure that classroom meets and exceeds ITERS standards and formulate ongoing quality improvement plans Always ensure that best practices are being used by everyone in the classroom 2. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers Plan and implement curriculum to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, organized, and safe at all times Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities Maintain individualized portfolios of each child in the class that highlights their academic performance Conduct routine developmental assessments of each child in the class Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts Be respectful of children and parents Promote literacy and early education Work with children in whole group, small groups, and individually Individualize instruction to meet the needs of each child
Hope for the Working Homeless Job Description – Toddler Teacher Organization Founded in 1987, Our House is a comprehensive program for the working homeless serving nearly 2,000 clients annually. Operating on a 6-acre campus in central Little Rock, Our House provides the working homeless – individuals and families – with shelter, housing, job training, education, free childcare and summer youth programs in order to equip them with the skills to be successful in the workforce, the community and their own families. Position Reporting to the Child Care Manager, the Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate preschool program in accordance with Arkansas’ Minimum Licensing Standards for Child Care Centers. The Toddler Teacher will also be responsible for working with the staff of our housing programs to ensure that they meet the needs of the children who live in our 80-bed shelter or our 13-unit transitional housing facility; and working with the staff of the Career Center and Case Managers on shared goals related to parenting skills and parenting education. Additionally, the Toddler Teacher will incorporate the two-generation approach to service of children and parents. Responsibilities 1. Supervision and responsibilities for children Ensure children are supervised at all Build children’s esteem Be alert and responsive to children Establish routines and provide positive guidance Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable Implement positive discipline when required Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand Observe children and make note of progress daily Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner Ensure all licensing requirements are met Ensure that classroom meets and exceeds ITERS standards and formulate ongoing quality improvement plans Always ensure that best practices are being used by everyone in the classroom 2. Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers Plan and implement curriculum to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social needs of the children in the program Provide various experiences and activities for children including songs, games and story telling Ensure equipment and the facility are clean, well maintained, organized, and safe at all times Provide weekly and monthly schedules of activities Maintain individualized portfolios of each child in the class that highlights their academic performance Conduct routine developmental assessments of each child in the class Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities Develop activities that introduce math and literacy concepts Be respectful of children and parents Promote literacy and early education Work with children in whole group, small groups, and individually Individualize instruction to meet the needs of each child
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