Infant/Toddler Teacher II (Las Vegas)

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 Programs