INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER (Early Head Start/RFT) Twin Falls

Community Council of Idaho, Inc.Twin Falls, IdahoOn-siteFull-timeJunior, 1–2 yearsListed 5 days ago

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About this role

REGULAR FULL TIME Non-Exempt/Hourly

Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Full list of duties located on official job description)

- Plan and conduct classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to implement a curriculum that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills

- Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers

- Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)

- Monitor the progress of individual children

- Perform daily health checks of children

- Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences

- Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases

- May perform duties of office staff

- Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides

- Represent the MSHS program to community, local and regional educational agencies

- Knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives

- Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment

- Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity

- Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children

- Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure

- Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records

- Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications

Qualifications

Required

- Highschool Diploma or GED

- Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA); must maintain CDA credential

- One year or more teaching or related early education experience

- Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance

- Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance

- Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis

- Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

- Associate degree in early childhood education

- Proficient in both English and Spanish, orally and in writing.

Physical Demands

- Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell

- The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:

CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement."

For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health Benefits

- Medical benefits

- Dental benefits

- Vision benefits

Financial Well-Being

- Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment

- Supplemental Voluntary Life

- Long- and Short-Term Disability

- Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)

- 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)

- Voluntary Benefit Options

- Accident Insurance

- Critical Illness

- Legal Ease

- Norton Life Lock

- Verizon Discount Plan

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

- Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)

First year of service – 20 days

- After five years of service – 25 days

- After ten years of service – 30 days

- After twenty years of service – 35 days

- After thirty years of service – 40 days

- Twelve Paid Holidays

- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

10 free sessions per each topic/situation

- Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Educational leave

- Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility