Infant and Toddler Teacher

Easterseals Southern California•Ventura, CA

About The Position

Under general supervision, plans, implements, and evaluates a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for children in the Early Head Start/Head Start program. Serves as an educator for assigned children and supports primary caregiving, including children’s personal care, safety, and visual supervision. The teacher maintains child goals, lesson plans, progress notes, assessments, and required paperwork; conducts home visits and parent conferences; and participates in classroom meetings, staff and parent meetings, and in-service training. The role also includes helping coordinate parent education and support, including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and health resources for pregnant women. The position requires an A.A. degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field; a current Child Development Associate Teacher Permit; current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and First Aid certification; and a Food Handler certificate. Relevant experience includes teaching in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom for 175 days of at least three hours per day within a four-year period. The job posting lists hourly hiring ranges for Associate Teachers based on permit and education level: $22–$25 with a high school diploma, $24–$27 with an A.A. degree, and $26–$29 with a B.A. degree, each DOE. A hiring bonus is offered: $2,000 without Infant and Toddler Units or $2,500 with relevant Infant and Toddler Units.

Requirements

A.A. degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit.
Meet ongoing educational requirements for child development permit/CDA requirements.
Possess and maintain a current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and First Aid certificate.
Possess a Food Handler certificate.
Experience teaching in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom, including 175 days of at least three hours per day within a four-year period.
Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.
Ability to develop knowledge of infant and toddler development and safety issues in infant and toddler care settings, including reducing the risk of SIDS.
Complete California-mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training and Pesticide Safety Training before beginning work.
Demonstrated proficiency with MS Office applications, such as Outlook, Excel, and Skype.
Ability to interpret and implement applicable California Department of Education regulations, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills and ability to work cooperatively with a variety of individuals and groups.
Ability to relate well to children and their families and maintain a positive affect.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, plan, and establish and meet timelines.
Ability to pass a post-offer physical examination and TB test.
Ability to provide current immunizations required by the State of California for child development centers and staff.
Ability to obtain and maintain criminal record/fingerprint clearance from the Department of Justice and Federal Bureau of Investigation, as required by Easterseals Southern California and/or program requirements.
Must have sex offender index clearance.

Responsibilities

Educate assigned children in the classroom throughout their enrollment in the program.
Support primary caregiving and meet children’s personal care needs, including ensuring safety and visual supervision.
Plan, implement, and supervise a developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum in accordance with Head Start standards, policies, procedures, and Easterseals standards of conduct.
Conduct home visits and parent conferences within required timelines.
Create and implement individual child goals with parent input.
Maintain weekly lesson plans, progress and anecdotal notes, and current paperwork.
Complete child screenings and assessments within required timeframes.
Coordinate and conduct bi-monthly classroom unit meetings.
Provide input in evaluating volunteers and college interns.
Participate in staff meetings, parent meetings, and in-service training.
Participate in planning associate and parent training activities, parent meetings, and workshops.
Coordinate parent education, training, and support for pregnant women, including prenatal education, breastfeeding information, and other health resources.
Perform other duties as assigned.