Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher
About The Position
The Early Head Start Lead Teacher implements a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a group of infants and toddlers (birth to three-years old) in an Early Head Start classroom, and provides caring and quality early childhood experiences. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Prioritize and adhere to Active Safety and Supervision procedures and policies Provide daily routine care for infants and toddlers including diapering, feeding, and safe sleep practices Develop and implement lesson plans based on established Early Head Start curriculum Responsible for directing and leading the classroom team Complete parent-teacher conferences and required home visits This is a classified position reporting to the Education Site Manager. For information on applying, please see Application Procedures and Required Documents, below.
Requirements
- Infant & Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate) credential, OR Initial Early Childhood Certificate
- Two years of paid work experience in an infant/toddler classroom
- You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
- Portable Background Check from DCYF MERIT.
- All new positions are contingent upon funding.
- At this time, Edmonds College does not sponsor H1-B Visas.
- Complete, sign, and submit Declaration Regarding Sexual Misconduct
Responsibilities
- Prioritize and adhere to Active Safety and Supervision procedures and policies
- Provide daily routine care for infants and toddlers including diapering, feeding, and safe sleep practices
- Develop and implement lesson plans based on established Early Head Start curriculum
- Responsible for directing and leading the classroom team
- Complete parent-teacher conferences and required home visits
Benefits
- full state benefits package, which includes tuition waivers for college classes, medical, dental, retirement options and more
- Vacation and leave package includes 12 sick days per year, 11 scheduled holidays, 1 personal holiday, 3 personal leave days, and 14 vacation days per year (incremental increases to 24 vacation days per year).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Industry
Educational Services
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
