Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Details: Job Location: Southeast EHS

• Indianapolis, IN, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $21.78 - $26.25Hourly, Family Development Services is seeking a dedicated and nurturing Infant-Toddler Teacher to support the growth, development, and school readiness of children ages 0-3 in our Early Head Start program. This position works collaboratively with a partner teacher to create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment that promotes each child's unique developmental journey.

What You'll Do

Child Development & Classroom Instruction Foster a nurturing, responsive, and inclusive classroom environment for infants and toddlers. Implement daily routines, lesson plans, and curriculum that support cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development. Observe, assess, and document children's progress through ongoing observations and developmental assessments.

Individualize learning experiences based on children's abilities, interests, and developmental needs. Support children in developing self-regulation, communication, and positive social skills. Implement Individual Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and support children with special needs. Classroom Management & Safety Maintain full supervision of children at all times.

Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, childcare licensing regulations, and program policies. Conduct daily health and safety checks of the classroom environment. Follow proper sanitation, handwashing, diapering, feeding, and universal precaution procedures. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and welcoming classroom.

Family Engagement Build positive, trusting relationships with families. Conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences annually. Collaborate with families to support child development and school readiness goals. Encourage family participation in classroom activities and program events. Team Collaboration Partner with co-teachers, family advocates, specialists, and center staff to support children's success.

Participate in reflective coaching, professional development, staff meetings, trainings, and case conferences. Share information with health, nutrition, disabilities, mental health, and family services staff as needed.

Qualifications

Education

High School Diploma or GED required. Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential required; Associate's or bachelor's degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred. Must successfully complete a physical examination and all required background checks.

Ability to travel locally and occasionally outside the area (up to 10%) for training, meetings, and other work-related events. Valid driver's license, current automobile insurance, and reliable transportation required.