Astor Services is hiring Infant Care Teachers today! Enjoy working Monday through Friday from 8-3pm with summers off. Head Start is a federally funded preschool program delivering services to 3 and 4-year old children and their families in core areas of early learning, health, and family well-being. 

The Infant Care Teacher will be responsible for the delivery of educational services to children in a classroom setting in a lead or assisting role. As an Infant Care Teacher, you will be responsible for lesson planning, ongoing assessments, and home visits. The Infant Care Teacher will be responsible for leading a team and will be responsible for the safety and supervision of children at all times. Come join our team!  

Job Responsibilities:

• Complete effective lesson plans with clear objectives encompassing the whole child; including differentiated instruction and social-emotional learning.
• Manage classroom staff (teaching assistants and one-to-one aides) to implement routine and structure in the classroom.
• All required reports on students are substantial and current. Including, but not limited to Individualized Education Plans, attendance, progress notes, report cards, milieu logs, notable event reports and parent communication systems.
• Completing initial assessments of each students’ capabilities upon entering the classroom and throughout the year to assess both academic and social-emotional learning growth.
• Makes clear to students what appropriate behavior is and supports them in meeting expectations, using explicit and simple directions.
• Offers positive response to emotional needs of students.
• Shows willingness to accept students as they are.
• Organizes and manages the classroom environment to maximize instructional advantage.
• Provides students with a clear understanding of classroom structure and schedule, utilizing class time effectively.
• Provides a variety of materials and techniques to stimulate student learning.
• Inspires and motivates students to develop, according to their abilities, while providing for all health and safety considerations.
• Maintains positive student-teacher relationships.
• Must be capable of assisting occupants in the orderly evacuation of the site, by both primary and secondary means during fire drills, and other evacuation emergencies.
• Must be physically capable at all times of initiating or assisting in all components of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, including passing scores in both written and physical examinations.
• Must be able to maintain the safety of children by responding promptly and effectively to potentially dangerous situations.

What we provide:

• 4 weeks paid vacation annually.
• 13 paid holidays. 
• 4 personal days.
• 1 sick day per month, accruable to 150 days.
• Fully paid individual LTD and life insurance.
• Eligible for participation in agency medical and dental plan both individual and family, with small employee contribution.
• New longevity incentives.
• 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 
• Child Development Associate credential training provided at no cost to the staff.

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. 

Want to know why our team loves working at Astor? Check out our website for our employee testimonials and discover their stories!

You must have:· 

• Associates degree with Infant Toddler CDA preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point.
• Valid drivers license with two years of driving experience required. 

You should have:

• Home Based CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education or Family Services preferred.
• Must be comfortable going into the homes of clients.