Infant/Toddler Educator (ITE)

Eightcap Inc•Mount Pleasant, MI

6d•Onsite

About The Position

As an ITE, you are responsible for assisting the LITE in ensuring that a safe, healthy and organized environment is created for both children and adults through planning and implementing learning experiences through effective curriculum implementation and assessment. This position involves regular communication with children, families and staff, ensuring requirements and outcomes are met. You will support the social and emotional development of children by encouraging families to be actively involved in their children’s education and recognize a child’s parents/guardians are their first and most important teachers.

Requirements

Associate degree in early childhood education or child development, a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or an associate degree in related field with 12 semester hours in early childhood education or child development.
Ability to communicate effectively and positively and work collaboratively with others including staff, families, agency representatives, service providers and community organizations in a non-judgmental way.
Ability to plan and follow through.
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
A criminal records background check, including fingerprint checks.
A valid Michigan driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

Provide a safe, healthy, organized environment for children through daily monitoring of activities, maintenance of the classroom, and completion of required checklists.
Comply with program confidentiality policies concerning personally identifiable information about children, families, and other staff members and must maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families at all times.
Follow regulations and requirements of the Office of Head Start, Licensing and Regulatory Affairs (LARA), and the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).
Assist in maintaining accurate records including but not limited to attendance, CACFP mealtime documentation, in-Kind, communicable disease reports, participate in planning, conducting and documenting home visits and parent teacher conferences, share child outcomes, and evaluate progress towards individual child and family goals, reporting and suspected child abuse or neglect.
Communicate positively with children, parents/guardians, teaching team, support staff, community partners, and supervisor.
Work professionally and cooperatively with staff, parents/guardians, volunteers, service providers and community partners to ensure smooth operations and address any concerns.
Be familiar with emergency procedures in order to respond effectively in the case of an emergency.
Actively participate in professional development and training opportunities that ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Day Care Licensing Regulations.
Perform Other Duties as Assigned.