Infant Toddler Teacher

Seasonal Full-Time 
Non-Exempt/Hourly
Vacancy to fill: 2

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Other duties may be assigned)

• 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 Aides
• 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, and safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Qualifications                                               

• Required
  • Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA); must maintain CDA credential
  • Proficiently communicate in Spanish, both orally and in writing
  • 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 First Aid and CPR certification
• Preferred
  • Oral/written bilingual communication (English and Spanish)