Infant/Toddler Teacher Full Year - Greenville

COUNCIL ON RURAL SERVICE PROGRAMS INC•Greenville, OH

8d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Infant/Toddler Teacher collaborates with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program. The role works with the Head Teacher on daily classroom operations and activities, including preparing the learning environment and materials, following the daily routine, leading small- and large-group times, and supporting outdoor and mealtime activities. The teacher helps ensure children are properly supervised and that the classroom is safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized. In collaboration with the Head Teacher, the teacher develops and implements experiences that support children's interests, individual needs, and development across all domains, and assists with developmental screenings. The teacher also supports family engagement and male involvement activities. When requested by a supervisor as part of professional development, the teacher completes home visits, plans, and parent/teacher conferences. The position is full-time and full-year in Greenville, Ohio. Pay is $15.44–$22.09 per hour, based on education. A high school education or equivalent is the minimum; CORS pays for educational advancement, and employees with an associate degree or higher are eligible for a Head Teacher position. The organization offers professional development resources and a generous professional development budget.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a CDA or equivalent, or agreement to enroll in a CORS-approved, paid accredited Child Development Associate (CDA) program and complete it within two years of the start date.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and reach.
Valid driver's license and driving history acceptable to the agency's insurer.
Ability to perform extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
Must pass a background check, drug test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.
An associate's degree or higher qualifies the employee for a Head Teacher position.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program.
Work with the Head Teacher on daily classroom operations.
Prepare the learning environment and gather necessary materials.
Support the daily routine, small- and large-group times, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.
Ensure children are properly supervised and maintain a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment.
Collaborate with the Head Teacher to develop and implement activities that promote children's interests, individualization, and skill building across developmental domains.
Assist in completing developmental screenings of all children.
Support the center team's family engagement and male involvement activities throughout the program year.
When requested by a supervisor and as part of professional development, complete home visits, plans, and parent/teacher conferences.