Early Head Start Infant and Toddler Teacher

Community Progress Council Inc • York, PA

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About The Position

Join the CPC Team as an Infant and Toddler Teacher! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive, and educational environment? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! At Community Progress Council’s Early Head Start/Head Start of York County, we are dedicated to providing a nurturing and educational environment for children. Our mission is to promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Early Head Start children, ensuring they are ready for their next educational steps while emphasizing integrated services to support both the child and their families.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood, Child and Family Studies or Elementary Education plus one-year related work experience with preschool children; may consider associate degree (A.A.) in the same fields.
• At least one year of related work experience with infants and toddlers.
• Successful completion of all required background checks, physical, and TB test.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals in English.
• Bilingual Spanish, Haitian-Creole, or Arabic is highly desired; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite in a Windows environment preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of information regarding children and families.
• Willingness to actively participate in agency task forces and work groups to fulfill Head Start goals.
• Desire to stay current in early childhood education strategies through ongoing professional development.
• Flexibility to adjust work schedule to attend program functions and accommodate parents' schedules.
• Must have reliable transportation to facilities throughout York County as regular and timely attendance is essential.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate good customer service and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Embrace the vision and mission of Head Start of York County and Community Progress Council, Inc.
• Develop and maintain a clean, safe, and positive classroom that fosters respect, active learning, and cultural responsibility.
• Plan and prepare developmentally appropriate learning experiences that stimulate problem-solving, language acquisition, social development, and more.
• Encourage and engage parent involvement and program volunteers in all aspects of the program.
• Develop individual goals for children, provide ongoing assessment of progress, and facilitate transitions to Head Start or other community preschools.
• Mentor and support assistant teachers, guiding them in planning and delivering effective learning experiences.
• Work collaboratively with parents, other teaching staff, and community agencies to meet each child's needs.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Enjoy peace of mind with affordable health, dental, and vision plans.
• 401(k) plan with a generous 3% match.
• Paid time off to relax and rejuvenate.
• 10 company-paid holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement program supports your professional development and lifelong learning.
• Bilingual Bonus: Earn extra with our pay differential for bilingual staff.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees