Toddler Teacher Full Year - Piqua

COUNCIL ON RURAL SERVICE PROGRAMS INC•Piqua, OH

2d•$15 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Toddler Teacher collaborates with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program, helping children prepare for kindergarten and beyond. The role supports daily classroom operations and works with children and parents in a highly rated Step-Up-To-Quality organization that offers professional development resources and paid educational advancement. Working with the Head Teacher, the teacher prepares the learning environment and materials and supports daily routines, group activities, outdoor time, and mealtime activities. The teacher helps maintain children’s safety and a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized classroom, and collaborates on activities that reflect children’s interests and support individual needs and development across domains. The role also assists with developmental screenings and family engagement activities. At a supervisor’s request, and as part of professional development, the teacher may complete home visits, plans, and parent/teacher conferences.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED with a CDA or equivalent, or agreement to enroll in a CORS-approved and paid accredited Child Development Associate (CDA) program and complete it within two years of the start date.
Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and reach.
Valid driver’s license and a driving history acceptable to the agency insurer.
Ability to perform extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.
Successful completion of a background check, drug test, and physical.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families to plan and implement the Head Start educational program.
Support daily classroom operations alongside the Head Teacher, including preparing the learning environment and gathering materials.
Participate in the daily routine, small- and large-group activities, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.
Ensure proper supervision of children and maintain a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment.
Collaborate with the Head Teacher to develop and implement activities that promote children’s interests, individualization, and skill building across developmental domains.
Assist with developmental screenings for all children.
Support the center team in planning and implementing family engagement and male involvement activities throughout the program year.
When requested by a supervisor and as part of professional development, complete home visits, plans, and parent/teacher conferences.