Infant & Toddler Teacher EHS

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Infant & Toddler Teacher 

JOB TITLE 

Infant & Toddler Teacher 

PROGRAM 

Early Head Start 

REPORTS TO 

Center Manager 

SALARY 

$18.55 - $20.62  hour 

LOCATION 

Edinburg, TX 

JOB TYPE 

Non-Exempt 

WORK SCHEDULE 

Full Time Position, Five days per week, 40 hours per week, 12 months a year 

General Description 

The Infant and Toddler Teacher promotes and develops the infant and toddler in the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth and development of infants and toddlers. They ensure learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all children by providing responsive care giving in a well- organized and managed environment.   provide an educational and development focused environment and are responsible for age-appropriate classroom management. They build strong relationships with families by supporting parent-child relationships that are key to children's healthy development, school readiness, and well-being.  

About You 

The ideal candidate for our program is:    

• A self-motivated and dedicated person who is excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and in education.   

Minimum Qualifications 

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credentialed in Infant and Toddler (current) or Associate Degree and/or other qualifying education in Child Development, Early childhood Education, or similar. 
• Basic computer skills.   
• Must have a valid Driver’s License, Personal Vehicle and Liability Insurance required. In states in which public transportation is utilized a valid state ID is required

Preferred Qualifications 

• Minimum two (2) years, recent, paid, and successful experience working in a childcare or preschool setting.  
• Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and local state childcare licensing requirements.  
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).