EHS Assistant Toddler Teacher

Self Help•Brockton, MA

About The Position

Self Help, Inc., a nonprofit Community Action Agency serving Southeastern Massachusetts, is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Toddler Teacher for its Early Head Start program. The role supports the Teacher in planning and implementing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate education program for infants and toddlers, typically from birth to age three. The Assistant Toddler Teacher helps meet children’s and families’ comprehensive needs while complying with Head Start Performance Standards and program policies. The position contributes to day-to-day classroom operations, curriculum and lesson planning, child guidance, individualized learning, family communication, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary Early Head Start team. The employee must meet the physical demands of active work with young children and classroom upkeep, maintain required professional credentials and training, and participate in meetings and professional development. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The hourly rate is $19–$22.

Requirements

Experience working with toddlers in a professional capacity.
High school diploma.
Willingness to enroll in a program leading to a CDA or an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; a car is required.
Ability to pass a criminal background check and other required clearances.
Must have or be willing to obtain CPR and First Aid certification.
Ability to lift 50 pounds and carry young children.
Ability to bend, stoop, climb, kneel, crouch, extend, and reach while engaging with children at eye level and playing on the floor.
Ability to clean the classroom and help bring toys on and off the playground.
Ability to participate in fine and gross motor activities and actively engage with children.
Willingness to work as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Nice To Haves

Classroom experience preferred.
Infant/Toddler EEC license preferred, but not required.
Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Former and current Head Start/EHS parents are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

Comply with Head Start/Early Head Start standards and program policies, EEC regulations, CLASS, ITERS, and NAEYC accreditation requirements.
Support daily classroom operations, including setting up activities, cleaning and maintaining the classroom, and rotating toys.
Assist the Lead Teacher and Teacher with planning and implementing a developmentally appropriate, child-focused curriculum to meet School Readiness Goals.
Assist with planning, creating, and implementing weekly lesson plans in Teaching Strategies Gold at the discretion of the Lead Teacher.
Use positive redirection and behavior guidance to provide children with a safe and healthy learning environment.
Individualize experiences, activities, learning opportunities, and strategies to meet each child’s developmental needs.
Collaborate with classroom staff and multidisciplinary team members, including EHS specialists, mental health staff, family advocates, education and disabilities specialists, and nursing and nutrition staff.
Maintain working knowledge of EEC, Head Start, and Early Head Start policies, procedures, and regulations.
Build positive relationships with families and maintain accurate, current records of parent-teacher communication.
Accurately track attendance using the attendance sheet and name-to-face recognition in accordance with program policies.
Work with the EHS Mental Health Specialist and other team members to create a trauma-informed classroom.
Provide coverage and support to other classrooms in the building as needed.
Participate in classroom team planning meetings and monthly planning and coaching meetings with the EHS Specialist.
Maintain and annually renew the EEC Professional Qualifications Registry and complete required training hours.
Complete an annual Individual Professional Development Plan according to program policy.
Maintain required licenses and certifications and attend monthly building, staff, and professional development meetings.
Represent Self Help, Inc. professionally, work cooperatively, and use a solution-focused approach with parents and children.
Maintain good attendance and punctuality and adjust the schedule as needed for agency events and activities.