Early Head Start Toddler Teacher - St Albans Early Learning Center

Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity•Saint Albans City, VT

16d•$24 - $29

About The Position

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports. As an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher, you will serve as co-teacher in an outcomes oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community. Please View the full job description for more detail: Classroom Teacher

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education f ield
Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential
knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation
a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources
excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!)
documentation, and record-keeping skills
valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation
physical ability to carry out required tasks