Infant Toddler Teacher- (Temporary 90 day)

Inspire•Mt. Vernon, WA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This temporary 90-day position is responsible for preparing and executing daily activities and lesson plans for children. The role involves incorporating a child's home, language, and culture into center activities, and providing opportunities for children to acquire and enlarge their vocabulary by serving as a good language model. 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 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

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 practices, fire, health, and safety standards.
Carries out assigned staff responsibilities regarding lesson plans, evaluations, and records, including daily completion of USDA Meal count.
Enhances physical and intellectual competence in children by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including those 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.
Models appropriate instructional techniques for Teachers & Volunteers and provides assistance in completing documentation.
Actively participates with age-appropriate interactions 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-risk health, disability, or behavioral concerns.
Maintains confidentiality of program and client-related information.
Performs all other duties as assigned.