Infant Toddler Teacher

Infant Toddler Teacher

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC) seeks an Infant Toddler Teacher to provide high‑quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-3 in our Early Childhood Development (ECD) program.

The Infant Toddler Teacher is responsible for promoting school readiness by preparing children and their families for school success as well as life success. The role includes providing high‑quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-3 in a center‑based classroom, working as part of an interdisciplinary team to support all areas of development, and providing education, health, and social service support to families.

The instructor must comply with all state and federal regulations that apply to the care and education of young children, including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (issued 9/1/2016), the Head Start Act (12/7/2007), Texas Child Care Licensing (for centers in Texas), New Mexico State Child Care Regulations – New Mexico Kids (for centers located in New Mexico), Office of Head Start Initiatives, and ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures.

The teacher actively supervises children by sight and sound at all times, maintains health and safety regulations, and facilitates health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor, and indoor environments.

• Promote school readiness and life success for children and families.
• Provide high‑quality, developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-3 in a center‑based classroom.
• Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to support children’s development and provide education, health, and social service support to families.
• Abide by all state and federal regulations (Head Start, Texas NC, New Mexico NC, etc.).
• Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times.
• Maintain health and safety regulations and facilitate health practices for children.

• Infant Toddler Child Development Associates Credential (CDA) or equivalent credential from an accredited institution, with training or coursework in infant‑toddler development.
• Preschool CDA credential with training or coursework in Early Childhood Development, child development and infant‑toddler development, and at least 6 months experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (EDE) or equivalent coursework in a related field.

• Experience with Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening, Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC), Center on Social & Emotional Foundations Early Learning Center (CSEFEL), Positive Behavior Support Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS), and Toddler Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS). (Helpful)
• Experience working with culturally diverse and low‑income families (preferred).
• Basic keyboard skills, ability to use computer, Microsoft Office, Adobe, and web‑based systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish (preferred).

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children up to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection & Voluntary Benefits

• Entry level

• Full‑time

• Education and Training

• Non‑profit Organizations

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPLC recognizes the value of a diverse workforce and is committed to fair and just hiring, training, and promotion practices. For more information, please visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

California residents:
Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.