Infant Toddler Teacher - Royal City
About The Position
This position is responsible for preparing and executing daily activities and lesson plans for children, incorporating their home language and culture into center activities. The role involves providing opportunities for children to expand their vocabulary and serving as a positive language model by speaking clearly and respectfully. 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 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 a culturally diverse population.
- Knowledge of personal computer, including Microsoft Office.
- Accurate data, documentation, and recordkeeping skills.
- At least six (6) months of 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, fire, health, and safety standards.
- Carries out staff responsibilities related to lesson plans, evaluations, and records, including daily completion of USDA Meal count and classroom documentation.
- Enhances children's physical and intellectual competence by promoting cognitive, language, and creative skills, including support for children with special needs.
- Reinforces positive communication, respect, and interaction among children and adults.
- Communicates with and actively involves parents in all aspects of center activities through various engagement methods.
- Follows established program curriculums, procedures, documentation, and service plans, and provides technical assistance to teaching staff.
- Models appropriate instructional techniques for Teachers & Volunteers and assists in completing necessary documentation.
- Actively participates in age-appropriate interactions and classroom activities, including caregiving tasks like bathing and diaper changing for infants.
- Pursues professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, and training, and mentors CDA candidates.
- Administers educational screenings and identifies/refers children with potential health, disability, or behavioral concerns.
- Maintains confidentiality of program and client information.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Summary of benefits available at https://inspirecenters.org/careers/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
