Infant​/Toddler Teacher II; Mesquite

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Associate Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
• 2 or more years of experience with infants/toddlers in a center‑based setting.
• Bilingual (English–Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.

• 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.

• 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

Entry level

Full‑time

Education and Training

Education