INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER (Early Head Start - RFT) Twin Falls

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC•Twin Falls, ID

5d•$19 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

Plan and conduct classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to implement a curriculum that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) Monitor the progress of individual children Perform daily health checks of children Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases May perform duties of office staff Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides Represent the MSHS program to community, local and regional educational agencies Knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Requirements

Highschool Diploma or GED
Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA); must maintain CDA credential
One year or more teaching or related early education experience
Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
Must obtain First Aid and CPR certification

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in early childhood education
Proficient in both English and Spanish, orally and in writing.

Responsibilities

Plan and conduct classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to implement a curriculum that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers
Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
Monitor the progress of individual children
Perform daily health checks of children
Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences
Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases
May perform duties of office staff
Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
Represent the MSHS program to community, local and regional educational agencies
Knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children
Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Benefits

Medical benefits
Dental benefits
Vision benefits
Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
Supplemental Voluntary Life
Long- and Short-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
401K
Accident Insurance
Critical Illness
Legal Ease
Norton Life Lock
Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)
First year of service – 20 days
After five years of service – 25 days
After ten years of service – 30 days
After twenty years of service – 35 days
After thirty years of service – 40 days
Twelve Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
10 free sessions per each topic/situation
Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being
Educational leave
Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility