EHS Teacher

Xiente•Philadelphia, PA

13h•$16 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Xiente is seeking a full-time, in-person Early Head Start Teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to provide high-quality education and nurturing care for infants and toddlers. The teacher creates a safe, engaging, developmentally appropriate classroom and supports children's physical, cognitive, language, social-emotional, and motor development through responsive caregiving, individualized instruction, intentional learning experiences, and family partnerships. Under the supervision of the Center Director, the teacher implements curriculum, conducts observations and assessments, maintains program compliance, and provides individualized support to help children reach developmental milestones and school readiness goals. The role includes classroom caregiving and supervision, curriculum implementation, documentation, family engagement, collaboration with support staff, and participation in coaching and professional development. The schedule is Monday through Friday, in person.

Requirements

Possess an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, or a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
Experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a childcare, Early Childhood Education, Early Head Start, Head Start, or related setting.
Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for infants and toddlers.
Ability to provide nurturing, responsive, relationship-based caregiving.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong observation, documentation, and organizational skills.
Ability to maintain classroom ratios and actively supervise children.
Ability to work collaboratively with families and multidisciplinary teams.
Basic computer proficiency and ability to complete electronic documentation.
Ability to obtain all required clearances and certifications.
Ability to actively participate in an infant/toddler classroom, including frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and reaching; ability to lift and move children or classroom equipment as necessary and lift up to 40 pounds in emergency situations.
Ability to actively supervise and engage with children throughout the workday.
Must be able to obtain and maintain PA Child Abuse Clearance, PA Criminal History Clearance, FBI Fingerprinting Clearance, National Sex Offender Registry Clearance, and Health Assessment and TB Documentation.
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification, or ability to obtain it after hire.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of experience in an infant or toddler classroom.
Experience in Early Head Start, Head Start, childcare centers, or Early Childhood Education programs.
Knowledge of Creative Curriculum and Teaching Strategies GOLD.
Experience supporting children with IFSPs, developmental delays, or additional learning needs.
Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
Familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone STARS, and Pennsylvania childcare regulations.
Infant/Child CPR and First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Provide nurturing, responsive, developmentally appropriate care and build trusting relationships with infants and toddlers.
Maintain active supervision and required classroom ratios.
Support children's language, cognitive, social-emotional, fine motor, and gross motor development, following individual caregiving routines.
Use positive guidance and age-appropriate interactions to support children's learning, exploration, and emotional security.
Create and maintain a safe, clean, healthy, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
Implement Creative Curriculum and design individualized learning experiences based on children's developmental levels, interests, and strengths.
Align instruction with Pennsylvania Early Learning Standards, the Early Learning Outcomes Framework, and program School Readiness Goals.
Conduct ongoing observations and developmental monitoring; complete Teaching Strategies GOLD assessments, required checkpoints, and ASQ screenings.
Use assessment data to individualize instruction and maintain accurate child files, portfolios, assessments, and documentation within required timelines.
Support children with varying developmental abilities and learning needs, including implementation of strategies in IFSPs, IEPs, and developmental support plans.
Collaborate with disabilities, health, nutrition, behavioral health, family support, and other staff; participate in interdisciplinary meetings and family conferences as needed.
Build respectful partnerships with families, communicate about children's development, conduct required home visits and parent-teacher conferences, and encourage family participation.
Collaborate with Family Advocates to support family goals and strengthen home-school partnerships.
Follow health, sanitation, diapering, handwashing, feeding, safety, confidentiality, mandated reporting, Head Start Performance Standards, Keystone STARS, CACFP, and childcare licensing requirements.
Participate in coaching, reflective supervision, professional development, staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and conferences.
Work collaboratively with teaching teams, center leadership, and support staff; maintain professional conduct, reliable attendance, and a positive team culture.