Infant-Toddler Teacher

Ecs4Kids•Jacksonville, FL

19d•Onsite

About The Position

ECS4Kids is hiring an Infant-Toddler Teacher, described in the posting as a Primary Caregiver. The role provides a warm, nurturing, stimulating, safe, and loving environment where each child can develop language, cognitive, social, emotional, and physical skills. Career opportunities are available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate, culturally sensitive learning experiences and supports children’s health, development, family partnerships, nutrition, and daily care. The role includes following approved curricula and schedules, maintaining required records and standards, communicating with families and colleagues, and completing required training and screenings. The position reports to the Center Manager.

Requirements

Meet the education and credential requirements for one of the listed Primary Caregiver levels: PCG I requires a high school diploma or GED and an Infant Toddler CDA or comparable FCCPC credential; PCG II requires an associate degree in child development or early childhood education with six infant and toddler development credits, or an IT CDA or FCCPC; PCG III requires a qualifying bachelor’s degree and the specified coursework or an IT CDA or FCCPC; PCG IV requires a qualifying advanced degree and the specified coursework or an IT CDA or FCCPC.
Demonstrate competency in nurturing teacher-child interactions, curriculum implementation, learning experiences, assessment, and promoting progress under the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework and applicable state standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate.
Provide a supportive, caring environment and develop consistent, stable, supportive relationships with very young children.
Exercise classroom control and maintain appropriate discipline.
Be willing and able to implement the approved curriculum.
Demonstrate good judgment and emotional maturity.
Work effectively with diverse staff and families.
Use proper grammar and effective oral and written communication.
Know applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures.
Maintain confidential information.
Plan and organize work and maintain records.
Be willing to learn and continue personal education.
Complete TB screening and a physical before having direct contact with children, and renew them every two years.
Begin the DCF-required 45-hour training within 90 days of employment and complete it within one year.
Complete the online Serving Safe Food in Childcare food handlers course within 90 days of employment.
Have current First Aid and pediatric CPR training.
Complete at least 25 hours of in-service training annually from July 1 through June 30.
Pass a Level II background screening, including local, state, and federal criminal checks.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement culturally sensitive educational programs appropriate to each child’s age and language.
Use Teaching Strategies Cloud to create weekly digital lesson plans supporting cognitive, language, literacy, social, emotional, and physical development.
Follow the approved daily schedule and implement approved curriculum lesson plans as intended.
Plan balanced routines that include play, exploration, learning, teacher-directed and child-directed activities, and indoor and outdoor time.
Maintain a stimulating learning environment and introduce new materials each week.
Provide nurturing, positive care and use positive guidance techniques consistent with the ECS Discipline policy.
Develop nurturing relationships that support each child’s social and emotional development.
Maintain applicable federal, state, local, and accreditation standards.
Adapt routines, activities, and the environment to children’s developmental levels, including children with special needs.
Participate in early childhood education and development research initiatives.
Conduct daily health checks and establish routines that promote healthy lifestyles.
Follow procedures for medical and dental emergencies, short-term child exclusion, and medication administration, handling, and storage.
Follow safe practices to prevent injuries and maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures; participate in center maintenance.
Participate in case management meetings regarding children’s health and development.
Communicate effectively with families, encourage parent involvement, and provide formal and informal updates on children’s progress.
Maintain transition procedures for children moving between classrooms or programs in coordination with appropriate staff.
Plan and implement weekly family involvement activities.
Eat with children, encourage healthy eating habits and conversation, and serve food in ways that support children’s development and socialization.
Assist with kitchen duties as assigned; follow individual infant feeding schedules and hold infants who cannot sit independently while feeding.
Plan weekly nutrition activities for children and/or families.
Communicate and collaborate with staff, attend meetings and trainings, share information, and maintain a cooperative, supportive attitude.
Follow directions and assignments and maintain appropriate records.
Complete required screenings, certifications, and training.
Perform other related duties as required.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
403(b) plan with 5% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Career development
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
CDA renewal assistance may be available for eligible educators with expired credentials