Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Our mission is to connect, empower, and transform the lives of children and families.About EOCF:Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is committed to supporting children and families through developmentally appropriate early learning programs. We believe in empowering staff and equipping classrooms to ensure every child thrives.Position Summary:Do you enjoy creating a nurturing environment where infants and toddlers can learn, explore, and grow? Are you passionate about supporting children's development during their earliest years?Join our team as an Early Head Start Infant & Toddler Teacher and make a lasting impact in the lives of young children and their families. In this role, you will provide a safe, responsive, and developmentally appropriate classroom experience for children birth to 3 years of age enrolled in our Full Day Full Year Early Head Start program. You will build meaningful relationships with children and families, create individualized learning experiences, observe and track children's development, and work collaboratively with your classroom team to support each child's growth and success.Compensation & Schedule:Our Full Day Full Year centers operate Monday-Friday from 6:30AM to 6PM. This full-time, benefitted position is budgeted for 40 hours per week, Monday–Friday, working a daily 8-hour shift during the operating hours of the Full Day Full Year center. The wage for this role is $21.94–$22.93 per hour, depending on qualifications.Required EducationHigh school diploma or equivalent and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with an Infant/Toddler endorsement or an Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate (Initial Stackable Certificate).Preferred Education and ExperienceAssociate degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development with an emphasis on working with children birth to 36 months of age.ORAssociate degree in a field other than Early Childhood Education and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with an Infant/Toddler endorsement or an Initial Early Childhood Education Certificate.Training plan may be considered based on qualifications.Spanish/English speaking, highly desiredKnowledge ofCurrent and developmentally appropriate best practices for infants and toddlers birth to 3 years of age.Principles of infant and toddler development and developmentally appropriate curriculum planning.Practices that support safe, nurturing, responsive, and engaging early learning environments.Technological proficiency.Ability toEstablish consistent, nurturing, and supportive relationships with infants, toddlers, and families from varying backgrounds.Observe and assess children, identify individual developmental needs and strengths, and establish individualized goals.Prepare and maintain a safe and engaging classroom environment that meets the developmental and educational needs of each child.Track children's progress and incorporate observations and assessment information into curriculum and individualized learning experiences.Build positive relationships and communicate effectively with families to support children's development and learning.Maintain confidentiality of child, family, and program records and information.Work cooperatively with staff members from varying backgrounds and use a team approach to resolving problems or conflicts.Demonstrate professional and effective written and verbal communication skills; receive information and feedback in an understanding manner; use good judgment.Attend appropriate staff meetings and out-of-town training sessions as assigned.Perform the physical requirements of the position, including regular crouching, stooping, bending, kneeling, sitting on the floor to assist and engage with children, and supervising children outdoors in a playground setting.Interviews will begin once a qualified pool is reached.Educational Opportunities for Children and Families (EOCF) is an EEOC compliant employer.