Early Head Start Teacher M-F 9:30AM-5:30PM bei Children First Inc

Description

Early Head Start Teacher

Join our dedicated team as an Early Head Start Teacher, where you will play a vital role in fostering the developmental growth and well-being of infants and toddlers. This position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a positive impact on young children's lives while working in a collaborative and supportive environment committed to early childhood education and family engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities for infants and toddlers in accordance with program standards and curriculum guidelines

- Foster a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment that promotes social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development

- Build strong, positive relationships with children and their families to support family engagement and individualized learning

- Observe, assess, and document children's progress and developmental milestones

- Collaborate with colleagues, families, and community partners to support children's overall well-being and learning

- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment in compliance with health and safety regulations

- Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance teaching skills and program quality

Skills and Qualifications:

- Valid Driver's license and acceptable driving record - proof of auto insurance within agency limits, or access to transportation

- Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field; CDA credential required.

- Experience working with infants and toddlers in a classroom or childcare setting

- Knowledge of early childhood development principles and age-appropriate practices

- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with children, families, and team members

- Ability to observe, assess, and document children's development accurately

- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain upon hire within 90 days)

- Current health appraisal, updated every 2 years

- Immediate and continued enrollment in the Criminal History Registry - Child Care Division

- State mandated 45-hour coursework completion or ability to complete within established timeframes

Requirements

- Lifts and/or moves up to 50 lbs.

­- Kneels, stoops, bends, reaches and sits on floor to attend to children’s needs

­- Sitting, for working at keyboard and desk, standing, driving for home and site visits

- ­Moves quickly in response to active children in need of redirection to protect their and others safety

­- Uses manual dexterity, reaches with hands and arms, stretches, talks and hears

- Responds both physically and mentally to emergency or crisis situations

- ­Variability in temperature, environment and noise

- Potential sensory response associated with toileting and/or children who are ill

- ­Contact with children who are ill and/or possibly contagious

- Contact with chemicals to clean and sanitize equipment and facility 

We offer a supportive work environment that values professional growth, teamwork, and a shared passion for early childhood education. Join us in making a meaningful difference in the lives of young children and their families. 

Children First is an equal opportunity employer and offers a competitive salary and benefits package.