Infant Toddler Specialist (50020-50024)
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Sarasota
Posted on: May 14, 2022
Job Description:
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children
are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant.LSF is
looking for a talented Infant Toddler Specialist -who would like to
make an impact in the lives of others. -Purpose & Impact:Performs
duties planning and implementing educational activities for infants
and toddlers in the Dream Center that comply with federal
performance standards.Essential Functions:
- Plans, develops, and implements daily lesson plans that provide
for educational and enrichment activities for infants and toddlers
that meet federal performance standards.
- Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas
that promote an effective learning environment.
- Screens and assesses infant and toddler aged children to
determine developmental/educational needs and develops and
implements individual education plans that comply with federal
performance standards.
- Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom
activities for toddlers, and playground activities to ensure a safe
environment for infants and toddlers.
- Documents children's progress or lack thereof and completes all
required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance
with federal requirements.
- Uses active supervision techniques and maintains positive
classroom behavior.
- Develop positive caregiver relationships with children.
- Receives a satisfactory or higher score on the Infant/Toddler
Specialist Success Rubric.
- Maintain a comprehensive and on-going portfolio assessment for
each child including weekly observations in each area, example of
the child's work, and a developmental assessment.
- Conducts health checks on children for health concerns,
including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions, and
reports to appropriate nurse.
- Requests supplies and equipment to be ordered for use by
children in the classroom.
- Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety,
orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of the facility.
- Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as
needed.
- Attends Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) training
yearly.
- Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to UAC children,
families and staff in accordance with established policies and
procedures.
- Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the
supervisor.
- Attends all required staff and parent meetings and
activities.
- Performs other related duties as required. -Other Functions:
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential
tasks as assigned.
- Develop and maintain effective communication and working
relationships with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth.
- Maintain Health Information Privacy HIPAA.
- Possess the ability to maintain control and work under pressure
to meet deadlines.
- Provides support and empathy to youth.
- Possess and apply powers of observation to be informed of the
interactions and happenings in and around the shelter.
- Learn shelter policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Strong interpersonal and communications skills; preferably
bilingual in Spanish.
- Ability to work with a team.
- Supports and understands empowerment philosophy and
multicultural awareness.
- Computer proficiency required, including Windows and Microsoft
applications.
- Must complete the Dream Center orientation and all required
background checks.
- Must possess or obtain Adult and Child CPR, within three months
of employment. -Physical Requirements:
- Bending, stooping, and lifting a minimum of 15-25 lbs. required
to complete daily tasks
- Must have the ability to remain in standing position for
extended periods of the workday -Education:An Associate or higher
degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood
Education or degree in any field with 18 credit hours in Early
Childhood Education.Experience:One year experience in teaching Head
Start, Early Head Start, pre-school, or kindergarten aged
children.Skills:
- Working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for
infant /toddler education.
- Working knowledge of behavior modification theories and
practices relating to infant/toddler development.
- Working knowledge of current educational techniques and
practices relating to infant/toddler development.
- Skill in making presentations to groups.
- Skill in verbal communication.
- Ability to resolve conflicts between toddler aged
children.
- Ability to plan, organize and implement infant/toddler
education curriculums.
- Ability to assume a seated position on the floor for extended
periods of time.
- Ability to collect, organize and evaluate data and develop
logical conclusions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing.
- Ability to prepare and maintain work related reports and
files.
- Ability to handle confidential information.
- Ability to use a computer and related software.
- Ability to follow established procedures.
- Ability to administer CPR and First Aid.
- Ability to implement safety procedures.
- Ability to work effectively with others.
- Ability to provide physical assistance in the transportation of
special needs children.Other:Must demonstrate sensitivity to our
service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and
needs. -Principal Accountabilities:
- Team player with staff, co-workers, physicians, and youth.
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- Accurate, complete and timely submission of paperwork
(including reports) to various entities.
- Flexible and adapts to changes in workflow and
environment.
- Adherence to LSF personnel policies and procedures.Why work for
LSF?LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a
wide range of populations in need. -Mission Driven -staff members
become part of the LSF community while -transforming the lives of
those in need. -Our staff additionally find -growth opportunities
-as they explore areas of interest within the -organization. -
-Amazing benefits package -including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Teledoc (24/7 online access to Doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR
3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursementLutheran Services Florida embraces
diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is
proud to be an equal opportunity -employer.
Keywords: Lutheran Services Florida, Sarasota , Infant Toddler Specialist (50020-50024), Other , Sarasota, Florida
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