Infant Teacher jobs in Hopkinsville, KY

(NOTE: There are more than one position available at this site. One of those positions will have additional administrative duties with additional pay for those duties.)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Early Head Start (EHS) Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care and education for assigned children. Provides services for infants and toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments, and implementing age-appropriate curricula. Serves as the primary teacher for children and ensures safe and healthy learning environments and individualized learning activities for children. Teachers may also be designated as Floater Teachers, assigned to classrooms as needed to provide continuity of infant/toddler care for required coverage during staff breaks, staff planning, and full-day operations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required Qualifications: Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent college coursework. Experience working with children ages birth to three. Excellent verbal and human relations skills.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a qualified related field. Familiar with Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD child assessment tools. Two or more years of experience in Early Head Start or other infant/toddler program. Experience working with infants and toddlers with disabilities. Knowledge of licensing and other local, state, and federal regulations. Computer experience with word processing, email, and internet usage.

Required Physical Qualifications: The position can regularly require lifting and carrying infants and toddlers who may range in weight up to 45 pounds. The position involves standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, sitting and arising from the floor. Position also involves reaching with hands/arms and using hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Required Qualifications: Ability to work independently and in a team environment. Strong organizational skills and the ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines. Dependable transportation to/from assigned work location.

Murray Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $13.15 - $25.84 per hour

Benefits:

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

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (Preferred)

Work Location: In person