Infant​/Toddler Teacher II; Las Vegas

## Job Details Full Time $18.54 - $21.10 Hourly Day## Description
** 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 Early Childhood Education