Infant​/Toddler Resource Teacher

About the Role

Make an Impact as an 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 to enhance growth and development. The role maintains all program standards, including Child Care Group , NAEYC, Head Start, and the Texas Department of Protective and Regulatory Services.

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

Founded in 1901, Child Care Group ’s mission is to champion a strong early childhood system that teaches children and parents, trains early childhood professionals, and assists families. Child Care Group  believes that children do better as their parents do better. When families thrive, communities succeed.

• Paid Parental Leave
• 12 Company Holidays
• 401(k) match
• Paid Time Off
• Medical, Dental, Vision and more!

The CCG SPIRIT: SERVICE, PROFESSIONALISM, INTEGRITY, RESPECT, INCLUSION, TEAMWORK.

• Assist in planning, preparation and implementation of work with children appropriate to development level based on RC3; includes developing curriculum, completing child assessments, maintaining records, etc.
• Become familiar with the routine of each classroom in which one may work.
• Assume responsibility for daily classroom program in Teacher’s absence, share responsibility of setting up room for daily activities, and provide attractive and functional learning centers.
• Develop good relations with children and their families; serve as a team member in assigned classroom.
• Acquire knowledge and proficiency of the Head Start Electronic Information System and/or Redelearner Database within the introductory period of employment; training will be provided by Head Start of Greater Dallas, Inc.
• Participate in parent meetings and parent conferences.
• Assist in inventory and request for equipment and supplies.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Associate’s degree in child development or related field required.
• One year experience working with young children preferred.
• Demonstrated desire to work with infant/toddler children and general knowledge of “normal” growth and development.
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team member.
• Good organizational skills and written and oral communication skills.
• 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.

• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Driving record must comply with CCG’s automobile insurance carrier requirements.
• Liability insurance coverage and reliable personal transportation.
• Ability to travel locally or out of town as required.
• Mileage reimbursement offered when applicable.
• Must submit to and successfully pass all required CCG and Partner Program background checks (FBI, Fingerprinting, Neglect and Abuse, Federal, State, Local, and Sex Offender background checks). Requirements may expand at discretion of CCG and Partner Programs.

• Work requires normal physical effort with minimal lifting of items weighing 25 pounds or less.
• Visual attention.
• Manual dexterity/coordination.

• Paid Parental Leave
• Short-term, Long-term Disability and Basic Life Insurance at no cost
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Telemedicine at no cost
• 401(k) with 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.

• Entry level

• Full-time

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