Early learning Academic Jackson Park

The Infant-Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing high-quality, developmentally appropriate education and care to children ages 0–3 years in a classroom setting. This role collaborates closely with a co-teacher and other staff members to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with 6–8 children. The Teacher partners with families and colleagues to support the individual development of each child and promote school readiness.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Instruction, Planning, and Preparation

• Develop standards-based, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with the curriculum.
• Design coherent instruction, differentiating and scaffolding for diverse learners.
• Establish clear instructional outcomes and align them with grade-level and developmental expectations.
• Use student interests, backgrounds, and learning styles in planning.
• Prepare and implement formative and summative assessments.
• Deliver engaging, rigorous instruction and promote critical thinking.
• Monitor student understanding and adjust instruction as needed.

Curriculum Development and Implementation

• Implement all curriculum and instructional practices with fidelity.
• Adapt instruction to accommodate varied academic needs, learning styles, and language proficiencies.
• Integrate technology and innovative teaching practices.
• Modify resources and instruction based on student needs.
• Support continuous student growth based on curriculum scopes and sequences.

Student Assessment

• Conduct regular assessments to track student progress.
• Use data to inform planning and instructional decisions.
• Provide timely, specific feedback to students and families.
• Support student goal-setting and self-reflection.
• Meet performance goals and IFSP (Individualized Family Service Plan) targets; prepare students for required assessments.

Classroom Management

• Create a safe, respectful, and inclusive learning environment.
• Establish and maintain consistent classroom expectations and behavior management strategies.
• Supervise students at all times and maintain a well-organized, culturally responsive classroom space.
• Foster collaboration and student responsibility.

Social-Emotional Learning & Student Relationships

• Integrate Tier 1 SEL into regular instruction.
• Foster an emotionally secure, supportive classroom environment.
• Identify social, emotional, and behavioral concerns early and collaborate with appropriate staff.
• Model and promote positive social behaviors and decision-making skills.

Communication & Family Engagement

• Communicate effectively and regularly with students, families, and team members.
• Build trust and rapport to support student achievement.
• Conduct conferences and collaborate with families to reinforce learning at home.
• Maintain professional and ethical standards in all interactions.
• Share academic and behavioral updates using a strengths-based approach.

Professional Development

• Engage in ongoing professional learning and reflective practice.
• Participate in training, meetings, and professional