Infant/Toddler Teacher

Oregon Child Development Coalition•Ashland, KY

3d•$21 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures, supports, and promotes each child’s safety, health, and development in cooperation with their parents and other early childhood professionals in a manner consistent with the Head Start Performance Standards, USDA, and day care licensing regulations. Plans and develops a developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum which meets the needs of the children and families.

Requirements

High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria or higher AND Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate within 6 months from date of hire; or One year Oregon community college certificate1 in field within 1 year from date of hire WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
High School Diploma, GED, or Diploma de Educacion Secundaria AND Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certificate; or One year Oregon community college certificate1 in field WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
Associate’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development; or Any field and coursework equivalent2 to a major relating to early child hood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early childhood education or child development WITH training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development; or Any field and coursework equivalent3 to a major relating to early childhood education or child development with training or coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development..
Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.
Oregon Registry Step 8 or higher per certificate or college courses pathway
Oregon Registry Step 9 or higher per degree or college courses pathway
Oregon Registry Step 10 or higher per degree or college courses pathway
Metro locations include Washington County and Multnomah County sites.
Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Responsibilities

Ensure the safety, health, and development of infants and toddlers in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate environment
Plan and implement culturally responsive curriculum aligned with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements
Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment; supervise children at all times
Complete developmental screenings, observations, assessments, and individualized learning plans
Collaborate with parents, caregivers, and specialists to support each child’s development
Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences to discuss child progress and goals
Participate in case management, staff meetings, trainings, and program planning activities
Provide guidance, support, and direction to classroom staff, assistant teachers, and volunteers
Maintain accurate and timely documentation and required program records
Promote positive nutrition practices, health, and safety standards
Support family engagement, communication, and parent involvement activities
Maintain confidentiality of child and family information
Respond appropriately to emergencies using First Aid and CPR; participate in drills
Support transportation and field trip activities as required
Maintain regular and reliable attendance
Perform other related duties as assigned