Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant - BB6
About The Position
The Infant/Toddler Teacher Assistant (ITE) supports the Infant/Toddler Teacher (LITE) in creating a safe, healthy, and organized environment for children and adults. The role assists with planning and implementing learning experiences through effective curriculum implementation and assessment, and involves regular communication with children, families, and staff to ensure program requirements and outcomes are met. The ITE supports children’s social and emotional development and encourages families to be actively involved in their children’s education, recognizing parents and guardians as their children’s first and most important teachers. The position is full-time, non-exempt, with a schedule of 40 hours per week for 52 weeks per year. It operates primarily in Head Start and Early Head Start classrooms and includes local work-related travel between program sites, training locations, meetings, and community events. The position reports to the Infant/Toddler Teacher (LITE) and supervises no positions.
Requirements
- Associate degree in early childhood education or child development, an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Credential (CDA), or an associate degree in a related field with 12 semester hours in early childhood education or child development.
- Ability to communicate effectively and positively and collaborate respectfully, professionally, and without judgment with staff, families, agency representatives, service providers, and community organizations.
- Understanding of mandated reporting requirements, including the ability to recognize, document, and report suspected child abuse or neglect in accordance with state law and program procedures.
- Must successfully complete all required state and federal background clearances.
- Must possess a valid Michigan driver’s license, maintain an acceptable driving record, and have reliable transportation available for work-related travel.
- Ability to move throughout classrooms, playgrounds, and program facilities; supervise and actively engage with children indoors and outdoors; sit, stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, and reach during the workday; lift, carry, and move up to 50 pounds occasionally; respond quickly and appropriately in emergencies; operate standard office equipment; and communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Responsibilities
- Provide a safe, healthy, and organized environment for children through daily monitoring of activities, classroom maintenance, and completion of required checklists.
- Follow program confidentiality policies for personally identifiable information and maintain professional boundaries with enrolled children and families.
- Comply with 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 attendance, CACFP mealtime documentation, in-kind records, and communicable disease reports.
- Participate in planning, conducting, and documenting home visits and parent-teacher conferences; share child outcomes; evaluate progress toward individual child and family goals; and report suspected child abuse or neglect.
- Communicate positively with children, parents and guardians, the teaching team, support staff, community partners, and the supervisor.
- Work professionally and cooperatively with staff, families, volunteers, service providers, and community partners to support smooth operations and address concerns.
- Be familiar with emergency procedures and respond effectively in emergencies.
- Participate in professional development and training to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Child Day Care Licensing Regulations.
- Follow the classroom schedule and support smooth transitions between activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Life insurance
- AD&D coverage
- Medical flex benefits
- 401(k) with a 5% employer match beginning on the employee’s one-year anniversary; benefits begin on the 31st day of employment.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
