Infant/Toddler Teacher I (Las Vegas)

ABSTRACT OF THE POSITIONUnder the direct guidance of the Center Director the Infant/Toddler Teacher I works as a partner with the Early Childhood Program Teachers. This position assists in developing activities for infants and toddlers, preschool, and or Nevada Ready! children to provide them with varied experiences and an appropriate learning environment. The Infant/Toddler Teacher I works with typically developing children, children with disabilities, and families to promote parental involvement in the program. This position provides assistance to the Early Childhood Program Teachers in fulfilling the goals, policies, and activities designed to achieve educational objectives and meet performance standards. The Infant/Toddler Teacher I Floater may be assigned additional duties and to various classrooms/centers based upon program need and area of developing expertise.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):Develop and implement a culturally sensitive program supporting child development.Maintain a safe and healthy environment for infants and toddlers.Cover for staff during break times to maintain teacher/child ratios.Foster positive self-esteem and understanding of diverse cultures.Encourage and involve parents in developmental activities.Promote program mission, standards, and regulations.Adhere to all Federal, state, and local childcare regulations.Attend required meetings and follow occupational disease prevention regulations.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:Lifting, bending, and kneeling to care for infants/toddlersInteracting with children by walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, and crouchingManipulating equipment with hands and fingersReading and communicating verbally in person or remotelyTolerating bodily fluids, diseases, and moderate to loud noise levels; some travel may be requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education & Work ExperienceMust have a High School Diploma or equivalent.A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with a focus on infants and toddlers at minimum.6 months of experience with infants/toddlers.PreferredAssociate Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development is preferred.2 or more years of experience with infants/toddlers in a center-based setting is a plus.Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.Skills & AbilitiesCommunicates effectively both orally and in writingProficient in English to understand and be understoodAble to maintain and analyze written documents and recordsUnderstands and communicates effectively with infants/toddlers, parents, and staffOther requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplementary BenefitsEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-term and Long-term DisabilityPTO with Accrual Starting at Hire401(k) with a matchCOVID Paid Sick Leave10 Paid HolidaysHardship Assistance FundEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness ProgramsWork Location: In person #J-18808-Ljbffr Sunrise Childrens Foundation