Infant Toddler Teacher - Othello

Inspire•Othello, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for preparing and executing daily activities and lesson plans for children, incorporating their home language and culture into center activities. The role involves encouraging vocabulary development and serving as a positive language model. Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to over 4000 children across Washington State through various federally and state-funded programs, including Regional Head Start (RHS), Migrant Seasonal Head Start (MSHS), ECEAP, and Early Head Start (EHS). The agency also has a requirement to meet an annual quota of non-federal share (in-kind) funds. A significant portion of the children's primary language is Spanish.

Requirements

Current Child Development Associate Certificate (CDA) or comparable certificate (State Initial ECE Certificate), or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development; or an Associate’s Degree in ECE or an Associate’s Degree with 30 ECE-related college credits.
Extensive knowledge and understanding of child development theories and practices.
Experience working in a federally funded and regulated environment.
Experience in policy and procedure processes.
Experience in planning and facilitating groups.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Experience in classroom risk management.
Understanding of the interrelationships between services and systems.
Ability to learn new tasks quickly and efficiently.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and meet deadlines.
Ability to gather and analyze data for reports.
Strong customer service focus.
Ability to work with culturally diverse population.
Knowledge of personal computer, including Microsoft Office.
Accurate data, documentation and recordkeeping skills.
At least six (6) months experience in a child care setting.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities.
Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check.
Must pass initial and periodic Department of Early Learning (DEL) background check.
Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment).
Current Food Handler card (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
Current First Aid / CPR cards (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
Subject to initial and periodic TB screen.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
Blood Borne Pathogen training (obtain the training within thirty (30) days of employment).
Subject to random drug screen.
Obtain required initial STARS/MERIT training within six (6) months of employment of position.
Obtain Fifteen (15) hours continuing in-service training annually.
Obtain Ten (10) hours continuing STARS/MERIT training annually.
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous Head Start experience.
English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.

Responsibilities

Provides a safe and healthy learning environment for children, adhering to all state and federal regulations regarding instruction, fire, health, and safety standards.
Carries out assigned staff responsibilities regarding lesson plans, evaluations, and records, including daily completion of USDA Meal count.
Enhances children's physical and intellectual competence by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including support for children requiring special services.
Reinforces positive communication, respect, and interaction between children and adults.
Communicates with and actively involves parents in all aspects of center activities through various methods like Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, and Open House.
Follows established program curriculums, procedures, documentation, and service plans, and collaborates with teaching staff to ensure consistency and best practices.
Models appropriate instructional techniques for Teachers & Volunteers and provides assistance in completing documentation.
Actively participates with age-appropriate interactions and classroom activities such as free play, mealtime, floor time, and classroom activities, which may include bathing, diaper changing, and formula preparation for infants.
Shows interest in furthering professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars, and additional training, and is willing to mentor CDA candidates.
Administers educational screenings and identifies/refers children with potential high risks of health, disability, or behavioral concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of program and client-related information at all times.
Performs all other duties as assigned.