Infant/Toddler Teacher II (Las Vegas)

Job Details: Job Location: Las Vegas

• Las Vegas, NV, Salary Range: $18.54 - $21.10Hourly, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Early Childhood Education, ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION: Under the general supervision of the Education Services Manager and the direct guidance of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher II functions as a primary caregiver who plans, organizes, and conducts a full range of developmentally appropriate activities for up to four assigned children that are eight weeks through three years of age (including children with special needs). The Infant/Toddler Teacher II promotes each child’s growth and development by creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment in which children can develop personal relationships, experiment, make choices, solve problems, and create age-appropriate social and self-help skills. The Infant/Toddler Teacher II works to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment; supervises all classroom activities; participates in parent education and shares responsibility for parent involvement. The Infant/Toddler Teacher II may be assigned to a variety of classrooms/centers and tasks as needed to achieve program goals and to ensure regulatory compliance. RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to): Knowledge of EHS Performance Standards, licensing regulations, state requirements, and SCF policies and procedures. Develops and maintains an individualized curriculum that meets program goals. Responsible for developing individual plans for each child and scheduling home visits and parent-teacher conferences. Maintains a healthy and safe learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive. Participates in transition activities and collaborates with program staff. Implements a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive program that supports the child's development. Maintains accurate records and completes required reports. Builds positive relationships with families and promotes parent involvement in the classroom. Plans and facilitates monthly parent meetings and other social activities. Professionally promotes EHS in the community and builds strong working relationships with collaborators. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS: Lifting, bending, and kneeling to care for infants/toddlers Interacting with children by walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, and crouching Manipulating equipment with hands and fingers Reading and communicating verbally in person or remotely Tolerating bodily fluids, diseases, and moderate to loud noise levels; some travel may be required Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

Education

& Work Experience Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent At a minimum, must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with a focus on infants and toddlers. 6 months of experience with infants/toddlers Preferred Associate Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred 2 or more years of experience with infants/toddlers in a center-based setting is a plus Bilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.

Skills & Abilities Communicates effectively both orally and in writing Proficient in English to understand and be understood Able to maintain and analyze written documents and records Understands and communicates effectively with infants/toddlers, parents, and staff Other requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.

Benefits

Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Supplementary Benefits Employer Paid Life Insurance Employer Paid Short-term and Long-term Disability PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire 401(k) with a match COVID Paid Sick Leave 10 Paid Holidays Hardship Assistance Fund Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Wellness Programs