Infant Toddler Teacher

## Job DetailsFull Time$18.54 - $21.10 HourlyDay## Description**ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:***Under the general supervision of the Education Services Manager and the direct guidance of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher II functions as a primary caregiver who plans, organizes, and conducts a full range of developmentally appropriate activities for up to four assigned children that are eight weeks through three years of age (including children with special needs). The Infant/Toddler Teacher II promotes each child’s growth and development by creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment in which children can develop personal relationships, experiment, make choices, solve problems, and create age-appropriate social and self-help skills. The Infant/Toddler Teacher II works to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment; supervises all classroom activities; participates in parent education and shares responsibility for parent involvement. The Infant/Toddler Teacher II may be assigned to a variety of classrooms/centers and tasks as needed to achieve program goals and to ensure regulatory compliance.***RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):*** Knowledge of EHS Performance Standards, licensing regulations, state requirements, and SCF policies and procedures.* Develops and maintains an individualized curriculum that meets program goals.* Responsible for developing individual plans for each child and scheduling home visits and parent-teacher conferences.* Maintains a healthy and safe learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive.* Participates in transition activities and collaborates with program staff.* Implements a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive program that supports the child's development.* Maintains accurate records and completes required reports.* Builds positive relationships with families and promotes parent involvement in the classroom.* Plans and facilitates monthly parent meetings and other social activities.* Professionally promotes EHS in the community and builds strong working relationships with collaborators.**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Lifting, bending, and kneeling to care for infants/toddlers* Interacting with children by walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, and crouching* Manipulating equipment with hands and fingers* Reading and communicating verbally in person or remotely* Tolerating bodily fluids, diseases, and moderate to loud noise levels; some travel may be required* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.## Qualifications* **Education & Work Experience** + Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent + At a minimum, must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with a focus on infants and toddlers. + 6 months of experience with infants/toddlers* **Preferred** + Associate Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development 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 & Abilities*** Communicates effectively both orally and in writing* Proficient in English to understand and be understood* Able to maintain and analyze written documents and records* Understands and communicates effectively with infants/toddlers, parents, and staff* Other requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.***Benefits**** Medical Insurance* Dental Insurance* Vision Insurance* Supplementary Benefits* Employer Paid Life Insurance* Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability* PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire* 401(k) with a match* COVID Paid Sick Leave* 10 Paid Holidays* Hardship Assistance Fund* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)* Wellness ProgramsEarly Childhood Education #J-18808-Ljbffr