Infant and Toddler Teacher

Easterseals Southern California•Ventura, CA

3d•$22 - $29

About The Position

Under general supervision, the Infant and Toddler Teacher plans, implements, and evaluates a developmentally appropriate and inclusive educational curriculum for children in the Early Head Start/Head Start program. The teacher serves as an educator for assigned children throughout their enrollment, supports primary caregivers with children’s personal care, and ensures their safety and visual supervision. The role includes developing and implementing individual child goals with parent input, maintaining lesson plans and child records, completing screenings and assessments, and conducting home visits and parent conferences within required timelines. The teacher coordinates classroom unit meetings, contributes to staff and parent meetings and trainings, and supports parent education and resources for pregnant women, including prenatal education and breastfeeding information. The position requires an Associate Teacher Permit, current infant/toddler CPR and First Aid certification, and a Food Handler certificate. The posting lists hourly hiring ranges based on permit and education level: $26–$29 for an Associate Teacher Permit plus a bachelor’s degree, $24–$27 for an Associate Teacher Permit plus an associate degree, and $22–$25 for an Associate Teacher Permit plus a high school diploma. Rates are DOE. Hiring bonuses are $2,000 without Infant and Toddler Units and $2,500 with relevant units.

Requirements

A.A. degree in early childhood education, child development, or a related field.
Possess and maintain a Child Development Associate Teacher Permit and meet ongoing educational requirements to qualify for child development permit/CDA requirements.
Possess and maintain a current pediatric (infant/toddler) CPR and First Aid certificate.
Possess a Food Handler certificate.
Teaching experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom setting, including 175 days of at least 3 hours per day within a 4-year period.
Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with very young children.
Develop knowledge of infant and toddler development and safety issues in infant and toddler child 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 regulations and standards of the California Department of Education, Funding Terms and Conditions (Title 5), Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing (Title 22), Head Start Performance Standards, and Easterseals policies and procedures.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and 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, and sex offender index clearance.

Responsibilities

Educate assigned children in the classroom throughout their enrollment in the program.
Support primary caregivers in meeting children’s personal care needs, including safety and visual supervision.
Plan, implement, and supervise a developmentally appropriate and inclusive curriculum in accordance with Head Start standards, applicable policies and procedures, and ESSC 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 to evaluate 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.