Infant Toddler Teacher- (Temporary 90 day)

Inspire Development Centers•Mount Vernon, WA

2d•$41,954 - $55,931•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 providing opportunities and encouragement for children to expand their vocabulary and serving as a language model by speaking clearly and distinctly at a level children understand and respect. Inspire Development Centers provides Early Childhood Education (ECE) and social services to over 4000 children across Washington State, operating under various federal and state funded programs with specific regulations. 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 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute daily activities and lesson plans for children.
Incorporate a child's home/language/culture functionally in activities of the center.
Provide opportunities and encouragement for children to acquire and enlarge their vocabulary.
Serve as a language model by speaking clearly and distinctly on a level that children understand and respect.
Provide a safe and healthy learning environment for children, adhering to state and federal regulations regarding instruction, fire, health, and safety standards.
Carry out assigned staff responsibilities regarding lesson plans, evaluations, and records.
Formulate lesson plans for classroom activities and Home Learning Tasks.
Complete daily USDA Meal counts.
Self-monitor classroom documentation to ensure systems and procedures are followed.
Enhance physical and intellectual competence in children by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including those requiring special services.
Attend Teacher Meetings to facilitate mentoring of classroom staff in ECE.
Reinforce positive communication, respect, and interaction between children and adults.
Communicate with and actively involve parents in all aspects of center activities through Home Visits, Parent Teacher Conferences, Open House, Make-n-Take, and Brainstorming sessions.
Follow established program curriculums, procedures, documentation, and service plans.
Monitor and provide technical assistance to teaching staff in coordination with Lead ECE Specialist or School Readiness Liaison.
Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Collaborate with Teachers to bring consistency and best practices to the classroom.
Model appropriate instructional techniques for Teachers & Volunteers.
Provide assistance in completing all appropriate documentation (e.g., Daily Assessment form, Feeding Guide, Health checks).
Actively participate with age-appropriate interactions and classroom activities (e.g., free play, mealtime, floor time).
Assist with bathing, diaper changing, and formula preparation for infants.
Follow center procedures to receive and discharge children.
Further professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars, and additional training on Child Development.
Mentor CDA candidates.
Administer educational screenings, identify, and refer children with potential high risk of health, disability, or behavioral concerns.
Maintain confidentiality of program and client-related information.
Perform all other duties as assigned.