Infant​/Toddler Resource Teacher

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Full Time Professional Dallas, TX, US

Make an Impact as a n Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher

The Infant/Toddler Resource Teacher serves as a team member in an assigned staff group. This position plans and implements programs for children and provides a learning environment that is safe, comfortable, and healthy in order to enhance growth and development. The Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for maintaining all program standards to include CCG, NAEYC, Head Start and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.

Additionally, this role serves as a substitute in Teacher role for center assigned and works under general supervision of Center Manager with some demand for independent judgment and action.

Founded in 1901, Child Care Group ’s (CCG) mission is to drive generational change by advancing early learning, family stability, and workforce opportunity.

Child Care Grou  p offers a generous benefits package including Paid Parental Leave, (12) Company Holidays, 401(k) match, Paid Time Off, Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

You are a great fit for the role because you identify with the CCG SPIRIT, our core values:

SERVICE – Lead with a servant’s heart

PROFESSIONALISM – Perform our best every day

INTEGRITY – Do what is right

RESPECT – Treat each other the way we wish to be treated

TEAMWORK – Communicate and collaborate to achieve our goals

• Assists in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC 3 ; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
• Becomes familiar with routine of each classroom in which he/she may work.
• Assumes responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence. Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities. Provides attractive and functional learning centers.
• Develops good relations with children and their families. Serves as a team member in assigned classroom.
• Requires the acquisition of knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment. Child Care Group  will train the employee either directly or through the Database Training Department of Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
• Participates in parent meetings and parent conferences.
• Shares responsibility of setting up room for daily activities, provides attractive and functional learning centers and participates in entry process of child into care giving group.
• Assists in the inventory of and request for equipment and supplies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required, INFANT TODDLER Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate's degree in child development or related field required , Bachelors degree preferred
• One year experience working with young children preferred
• Must demonstrate desire to work with infant/toddler children, have general knowledge of “normal” growth and development
• Must demonstrate ability to work as a team member
• Must demonstrate good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills
• Must have ability to work effectively with all levels of staff, parents and center volunteers
• Regular and prompt attendance required
• Unquestioned integrity and commitment to uphold Child Care Group ’s mission, vision and core values

• Must have a valid Texas driver's license
• Driving record must comply with CCG's automobile insurance carrier requirements
• Must have liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required
• Mileage reimbursement is offered when applicable
• Must submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks throughout employment. These include FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks. Background check requirements may be expanded at the discretion of CCG and Partner Programs.

• Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting requirements of items weighing 25 pounds or less

• Short Term, Long Term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with a company match
• Paid Time Off
• (12) Paid Company Holidays
• And more!

Child Care Group  is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities.