Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Location: Windsor Village HS-EHS - Indianapolis, IN 46218 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Job Summary The Infant-Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 0-3. Working collaboratively with a co-teacher, this role supports children's growth, development, and school readiness through developmentally appropriate curriculum, responsive caregiving, and strong family partnerships. Key Responsibilities Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences that support children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development. Create and maintain a safe, healthy, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment. Observe, assess, and document children's progress to individualize learning experiences and support developmental goals. Foster positive teacher-child interactions using research-based practices that promote learning, self-regulation, and social-emotional growth. Implement curriculum, daily lesson plans, and individualized plans, including IFSPs and supports for children with special needs. Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, health and safety regulations, and program policies. Supervise children during classroom activities, outdoor play, field trips, meals, and daily routines. Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, parent-teacher conferences, and family engagement activities. Collaborate with classroom staff, family services, health, disabilities, and mental health teams to support child and family success. Complete required screenings, assessments, documentation, and reports accurately and on time. Participate in training, coaching, staff meetings, and professional development opportunities. Knowledge of infant and toddler growth and development. Ability to create positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues. Strong classroom management, communication, and organizational skills. Commitment to providing high-quality early childhood education and supporting school readiness. Qualifications Minimum Infant/Toddler CDA required; associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or a related field preferred. Must successfully complete required background checks and physical examination. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation required. Ability to travel locally and occasionally long-distance (up to 10%). Why Join Us? Join a dedicated team committed to helping infants, toddlers, and families thrive through high-quality early childhood education, family engagement, and a supportive learning environment. Family Development Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and healthy workplace for all employees. #J-18808-Ljbffr Family Development Services