Provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for infants and/ortoddlers while they are in the Head Start environment (classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips). Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress. Support parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their children and encourage their involvement in all aspects of the program. Maintain on-going contact with families and work with all other components (health, nutrition, family services, mental health, special services, parent education and resource/referral) to integrate services into the family setting. Must meet requirements per Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Performance Indicators Child Contact Time Meet the needs of all children; including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse. Integrate all EHS components into classroom time. Develop and utilize daily plans, which reflect mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of EHS children. Individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom. Follow consistent routines, which include feeding, diapering and toileting, napping, planned small and large group experiences, choice time, activities such as music and movement, large and small motor activities, and effective transitions between activities. Encourage experimentation, exploration, problem solving, cooperation, socialization, and choice-making. Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental involvement. Coordinate special needs staff in the classroom and develop a collaborative approach that benefits all children in the classroom and meets needs as specified on the individual plans. Supervise and monitor children at all times. Respond to crisis or emergency situations that may occur. Provide first aid or CPR, prevent the spread of blood borne pathogens, and access emergency services as needed. May have to routinely lift up to 50 lbs. Child Development Associate (CDA) with Infant Toddler Certification or Early Childhood Education Credits of 60+ Required.

Job Type:

Full-time Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $19.50 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person