RFT) Twin Falls

Community Council Of Idaho•Twin Falls, ID

17h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a Regular Full Time, Non-Exempt/Hourly position. The primary duties involve planning and conducting classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to foster growth in language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills. The role includes supervising Teacher Aides, conducting developmental screenings, collaborating on Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs), monitoring child progress, performing daily health checks, conducting home visits with parents, and preparing records and reports. The position may also involve assisting with office staff duties, interviewing, hiring, and evaluating Teacher Aides, and representing the MSHS program to community and educational agencies. The ideal candidate will stay current on educational practices, maintain a safe and supportive learning environment, provide opportunities for children's curiosity and creativity, and implement age-appropriate rules and expectations. The role requires multitasking, time management, meeting deadlines, and maintaining professionalism under pressure, while adhering to confidentiality standards and CC Idaho policies.

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 Pediatric 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
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