Infant Toddler Teacher

CENTRO DE LA FAMILIA • Fallon, NV

5d • $19 - $21

About The Position

Centro de la Familia is seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher to provide a nurturing, inclusive, and educational environment for young children. This is an 8-month position that follows the children’s program schedule and school calendar, with an anticipated start date of March 2027. The teacher plans and implements developmentally and culturally appropriate learning experiences that support children’s physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language development, while encouraging exploration, autonomy, and learning through nature. The position also involves building relationships with families, collaborating with other teachers, supporting children with special requirements and IFSPs or IEPs, and following supervision, safety, health, sanitation, and CACFP requirements.

Centro de la Familia describes itself as a mission-driven organization committed to supporting children, families, and staff through inclusive and culturally sensitive early learning programs. It has supported community and family engagement since 1975 and operated Head Start programs since 1991.

Requirements

• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential is required, along with additional experience and training focused on toddlers.
• Candidates who demonstrate potential to work with infants and toddlers may be considered if they commit to obtaining the Infant/Toddler CDA within six months of hire.
• Current CPR, First Aid, and Food Handler’s permit are required within one month of hire.
• Ability to work with children with special needs and children with limited or no English.
• Ability to perform caregiving tasks such as lifting children, changing diapers, bottle-feeding infants, and sitting on the floor.

Nice To Haves

• Bilingual Spanish/English is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create a classroom environment where toddlers can learn and play in accordance with early childhood education best practices.
• Plan and carry out daily curriculum activities that support children's physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development.
• Adapt activities to meet the needs of children with special requirements, including children with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Foster a warm, caring, respectful atmosphere that encourages children's freedom, responsibility, expression, and autonomy.
• Build relationships with families through home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Follow supervision, safety, health, and sanitation policies and procedures, including CACFP requirements and family-style meal service guidelines.
• Actively supervise and engage with children to support their safety and well-being, collaborating closely with teachers.
• Support children in developing and practicing appropriate behaviors individually and in groups.
• Collaborate with teachers to engage children in learning activities and maintain ongoing classroom learning opportunities.
• Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and support dual-language learners.
• Encourage learning through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
• Model proper grammar, appropriate voice levels, and clear speech.
• Assist with caregiving tasks, including lifting children, changing diapers, bottle-feeding infants, and sitting on the floor during activities or circle time.

Benefits

• Strong compensation and comprehensive benefits to support health and financial well-being.
• Access to continuous training, certifications, and career development opportunities.
• Mentorship and coaching from experienced staff.
• A positive and respectful workplace that values work-life balance and healthy boundaries.
• A culture that prioritizes wellness, connection, and belonging.
• Regular recognition and appreciation of staff contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed