EMPLOYMENT TERMS: Full-time position PRIMARY DUTY: The ITC Associate Teacher will serve as a teacher and educational leader in an
early childhood laboratory school environment which values child-centered care and education practices. The ITC Associate Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of infants and toddlers with different personalities and needs. This position will design and implement curriculum to meet the social, emotional, physical, communication and cognitive needs of children based on the National Association for the Education of Young Children accreditation standards and a Reggio-inspired philosophy of learning. This position is responsible for promoting high standards for care and teaching of young children, communicating effectively with parents, curriculum design, and collaboration with the Leet Center, Horace Mann, and School of Education faculty and staff. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 1. Collaborate with ITC colleagues for the best interest of the infants and toddlers within the ITC classroom 2. Be responsible for the overall daily operation of the infant/toddler classroom 3. Be responsible for the health, safety, and well-being of infants and toddlers 4. Be responsible for creating an environment that is nurturing, developmentally appropriate, and allows for exploration and investigation 5. Collaborate with the School of Education Early Childhood faculty for the placement and mentorship of University Early Childhood students 6. Mentor and coach the Early Childhood students by offering positive guidance, constructive feedback, and support throughout their practicum experiences 7. Mentor and coach student employees by offering positive guidance, constructive feedback, and support 8. Build and maintain working relationships with parents, families, caregivers and other Horace Mann and Leet Center colleagues 9. Participate in professional development opportunities when needed and/or as they arise 10. Participate in after school committees, parent meetings, and faculty meetings, as assigned 11. Participate in University, School, department and discipline accreditation processes (DESE, AAQEP, HLC, NAEYC) and related duties to ensure continuous quality improvement 12. Support the Director of Horace Mann & Leet Center and Assistant Director of the Leet Center in earning and maintaining state licensure and operational safety training and protocols 13. Perform other duties as assigned REQUIREMENTS: Education: Bachelor's degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, or other closely related associated program OR Five or more years of experience in childcare Experience: Experience in childcare; knowledge of Constructivist Philosophy, Reggio Emilia Approach, and Conscious Discipline; experience in a collaborative setting Skills: Ability to collaborate with others; communication skills; general technology skills; ability to mentor and coach University students WORKING CONDITIONS: Collaborative team-based academic environment in a university-based laboratory school SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Will assist with the supervision of observation students, practicum students, and student employees EQUIPMENT/MATERIALS USED: laptop, iPad TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Actively instructing and monitoring infants and toddlers in the classroom and in the outdoor classroom. Ability to push and pull wheeled equipment. Must be able sit, stand, squat, twist, turn, to meet the care demands of working with young children. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds, sitting and standing for extended periods of time, and navigate steps and ramps with young children.
