Infant Toddler Teacher - Moses Lake 90 day temporary

Inspire Development Centers•Moses Lake, WA

71d•$41,954 - $55,931•Onsite

About The Position

This 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, providing opportunities for vocabulary development, and serving as a positive language model by speaking clearly and distinctly. 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 like Regional Head Start, Migrant Seasonal Head Start, ECEAP, and Early Head Start. 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.
Must be at least 18 years of age.
Valid Washington State driver’s license.
Proof of automobile insurance.
Ability to travel to perform job duties and responsibilities.
Must pass initial and periodic criminal and background check.
Must pass initial and periodic Department of Early Learning (DEL) background check.
Must pass initial and periodic employee health clearance (present it within forty-five (45) days of employment).
Current Food Handler card (obtain within thirty (30) days of employment).
Current First Aid / CPR cards (obtain within thirty (30) days of employment).
Subject to initial and periodic TB screen.
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV / AIDS) training (obtain within thirty (30) days of employment).
Blood Borne Pathogen training (obtain within thirty (30) days of employment).
Subject to random drug screen.
Obtain required initial STARS/MERIT training within six (6) months of employment.
Obtain Fifteen (15) hours continuing in-service training annually.
Obtain Ten (10) hours continuing STARS/MERIT training annually.
Must sign a Confidentiality Agreement.
Must complete and sign a Conflict of Interest Disclosure Statement on an annual basis.

Nice To Haves

Previous Head Start experience.
English/Spanish bi-lingual fluency.

Responsibilities

Prepare and execute daily activities and lesson plans for children.
Incorporate a child’s home/language/culture functionally in activities of the center.
Provide opportunities and encouragement for children to acquire and enlarge their vocabulary.
Serve as a good language model by speaking clearly and distinctly.
Provide a safe and healthy learning environment for children, adhering to state and federal regulations.
Carry out assigned staff responsibilities regarding lesson plans, evaluations, and records.
Formulate lesson plans for classroom activities and Home Learning Tasks.
Complete daily USDA Meal counts.
Self-monitor classroom documentation to ensure systems and procedures are followed.
Enhance physical and intellectual competence in children by promoting physical, cognitive, language, and creative skills, including those requiring special services.
Attend Teacher Meetings to facilitate mentoring of classroom staff in ECE.
Reinforce positive communication, respect, and interaction between children and adults.
Communicate with and actively involve parents in all aspects of center activities.
Follow established program curriculums, procedures, documentation, and service plans.
Monitor and provide technical assistance to teaching staff in coordination with Lead ECE Specialist or School Readiness Liaison.
Perform administrative duties as assigned.
Collaborate with Teachers to bring consistency and best practices to the classroom.
Model appropriate instructional techniques for Teachers & Volunteers.
Provide assistance in completing all appropriate documentation (e.g., Daily Assessment form, Feeding Guide, Health checks).
Actively participate with age-appropriate interactions and classroom activities.
Assist with bathing, diaper changing, and formula preparation for infants.
Follow center procedures to receive and discharge children.
Further professional growth by attending staff meetings, workshops, seminars, and additional training.
Mentor CDA candidates.
Administer educational screenings, identify, and refer children with potential high risk of health, disability, or behavioral concerns.
Maintain confidentiality of program and client-related information.
Perform all other duties as assigned.