What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher position at Northern Panhandle Head Start?
Our mission at Northern Panhandle Head Start is to provide a high quality, family focused program uniquely designed to prepare children for learning and life. Our staff of caring professionals work together to provide quality services for children and their family members throughout the community.
Right now, Northern Panhandle Head Start has an exciting career opportunity available for a caring individual looking to make a difference in the lives of children and their family members. As an Infant Toddler Teacher, you will be working in the classroom to provide educational and social-emotional learning opportunities to some of our youngest learners.
We offer exceptional benefits to our employees, including health, dental, vision, and life insurance. We provide 14 paid holidays throughout the year, as well as additional paid time off accrual. We offer education assistance/tuition reimbursement and paid professional development for our employees as well.
To be an Infant Toddler Teacher, you must have an infant toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential; an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development or related field is preferred. We also have training available for interested individuals to earn their CDA credential while they are working with us!*
If you are a caring person who is passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and their families in the community, apply at Northern Panhandle Head Start today!
BENEFITS:
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- 403(b) retirement plan (employer contributes 8.5% after employee has been employed for 1 year)
- 14 paid holidays
- Paid time off accrual
- Mileage reimbursement
- Opportunity for education assistance/tuition reimbursement
- Paid professional development
- Employee assistance program
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Infant Toddler CDA minimum; Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Child Development or related field preferred. Otherwise qualified individuals may be eligible to enter our training program to earn their CDA credential while working with us.*
- At least one year's experience in working with children and families
- Valid driver's license and properly insured automobile
- Ability to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children and their parents
- Ability to lift and carry infants and toddlers; stand, bend, and sit for long periods; and keep pace with children by moving quickly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate with families in distress
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide infants/toddlers with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity, as well as a sense of self and a feeling of belonging to the group
- Provide center-based services to families enrolled in the Early Head Start program
- Demonstrate and communicate knowledge of infant/toddler development and methods to promote that development during the family's daily routines
- Develop and implement an individualized, developmentally appropriate plan for each child and family that meets program standards and the family's needs
- Change diapers of children following child care licensing regulations
- Ensure the safety and security of all infants/toddlers at all times; maintain staff ratio at all times, never leaving a child unattended
- Complete and enter observation notes on each child assigned daily
- Assure all play, rest, instructional areas, rest rooms, and storage rooms are clean and safe and inspect playground daily, removing any hazards
*Infant/Toddler Teacher Trainee Program: Individuals may be eligible to earn their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential while working with us. Interested candidates must meet all other eligibility requirements. As a trainee, you will be working directly alongside Infant/Toddler teachers in the classroom as well as taking courses for the CDA program. NPHS covers the cost of the CDA program, and our trainees earn a wage of $14.82 per hour while they are getting on the job training for their positions. Interested candidates may apply for the trainee position on this job posting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $17.67 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Education:
- Associate (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $18