Infant/Toddler Teacher - Eastfield College

Child Care Group•Mesquite, TX

About The Position

You will serve as a team member in an assigned staff group and plan and implement programs for infants and toddlers. You will also implement classroom programs in compliance with CCG standards, Early Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC criteria, and local and state licensing standards. Why work for ChildCareGroup? Founded in 1901, ChildCareGroup’s (CCG) mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. ChildCareGroup believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed. ChildCareGroup offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more! You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values: SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day INTEGRITY – Do what is right RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated INCLUSION – Value individual differences TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

Requirements

Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in child development or related field required
One-year experience working with young children required
Must demonstrate desire to work with young children, have general knowledge of “normal” growth and development
Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member and work effectively with all levels of staff, parents and center volunteers
Must demonstrate good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills
Regular and prompt attendance required
Must have a valid Texas driver's license
Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
Must submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks throughout employment. These include FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks. Background check requirements may be expanded at the discretion of CCG and Partner Programs.

Responsibilities

Manages classroom environment.
Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities.
Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
Understands the routine of each classroom in which he/she may work.
Develops good relations with children and their families.
Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment.
ChildCareGroup will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
Works under supervision of the Early Childhood Center Manager and/or Children’s Program Coordinator with indirect supervision from Lead Teacher.
Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences.
Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies.
Participates in entry process of child into care giving group.
Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities.
Complies with all CCG policies and procedures including, but not limited to, EEO/Affirmative Action, ADA, Conduct, Conflict of Interest, Solicitation and Safety.
Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Lead Teacher’s absence.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.