INFANT TODDLER TEACHER (MSHS - Seasonal Full Time) - Weiser

COMMUNITY COUNCIL OF IDAHO INC • Weiser, ID

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is considered Seasonal Full-Time, with an approximate start date in March/April and running through December, including some downtime during the off-peak period. The Infant Toddler Teacher is responsible for planning and conducting 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. The role also involves supervising and monitoring the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers, conducting and monitoring developmental screening of children, assisting in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), and monitoring the progress of individual children. Daily health checks of children are required, as is participation in home visits with parents of assigned children and parent-staff conferences. The teacher will also prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases, and may perform duties of office staff. They will assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides and represent the MSHS program to the community and educational agencies. The position requires knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives, and the ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, provide children with experiences that foster curiosity and problem-solving, and develop age-appropriate rules and expectations. The ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure is essential, as is maintaining confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records, and performing all duties in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards.

Requirements

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Be enrolled in a CDA program that will be completed in 1 year of hire
• 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 Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Nice To Haves

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA); must maintain CDA credential
• 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.
• 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
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Basic Life
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Educational leave
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (First year of service - 16 hours up front and then accrues up to 5 PTO days each year. After 3 years of service - 16 hours up front and then accrue up to 8 PTO days each year. After 10 years of service - 24 up front and then accrue up to 12 PTO days each year. After 20 years of service - 24 hours up front and then accrue up to 16 PTO days each year. After 30 years of service - 32 hours up front and then accrue up to 20 PTO days each year.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees