Apprenticeship-Early Childhood Educator

JOB TITLE

Apprenticeship
- Early Childhood Educator ( Infant and Toddler)

PROGRAM

Early Head Start

REPORTS TO

Education & Disabilities Manager

SALARY

$15.50/hr

LOCATION

Phoenix, AZ

JOB TYPE

Non-Exempt

WORK SCHEDULE

40 hours per week

General Description

The Early Childhood Educator will support classroom Teachers to promote and develop the infant and toddlers in the social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and linguistic growth and development. They ensure learning environments are nurturing spaces that support the development of all children by providing responsive caregiving in a well-organized and managed environment. Provide an educational and development-focused environment and are responsible for age-appropriate classroom management.

They build strong relationships with families by supporting parent-child relationships that are key to children's healthy development, school readiness, and well-being. The Early Childhood Educator Teacher is assigned to a classroom and the assignments change according to the center's needs.

About You

The ideal candidate for our program is self-motivated and dedicated person excited and passionate about helping infants, toddlers, and families grow in development and education. You are personable, energetic, and responsible, and can manage multiple projects in a prioritized manner to meet the goals and objectives of our internal Urban Strategies goals and within compliance with all current Head Start Performance Standards.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Enrollment in a CDA program is required upon hire through a community-based provider or a consulted approved provider or online learning platform.
• Registering in an apprenticeship training program is required upon hire. Must be at least 17 years old to apply for the position and 18 years old at the time of the apprenticeship registration.
• Completion of 2,000 hours of on-the-job training within one year of the apprenticeship registration date.
• Basic computer skills.
• Must have a valid Driver's License, Personal Vehicle, and Liability Insurance required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish

What You'll Be Doing

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Be familiar with and adhere to the Head Start Program Performance Standards, the State's childcare licensing requirements, and agency's policies and procedures.
• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with all staff and families, to include respect for culture, diversity, and ethnicity.
• Ensure the safety of all children and staff by complying with written safety standards.
• Ensure the confidentiality of practices.
• Registering in an apprenticeship training program and complete 2,000 hours of on-the-job training within one year of the apprenticeship registration date.

POSITION SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide teaching staff with breaks assigned by the supervisor.
• Care for children in the before and aftercare program when applicable.
• Establish and maintain a healthy and safe indoor and outdoor environment for children:
• Conduct daily playground health and safety monitoring.
• Set up and clean up the playground, daily.
• Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort, and unusual behavior of children to Teachers or Family Advocates.
• Follow the organizational process for complying with mandated reporting of suspected child abuse/neglect.
• Keep classrooms, storage areas, and office space neat and clutter-free.
• Follow all health and safety policies and procedures established by the program.
• Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors.
• Keep direct supervision and safety of all children.
• Create a pleasant, inviting atmosphere in which the child feels comfortable, supporting the ethnic and cultural backgrounds of children.

• Practice Standards of Conduct and guidance techniques as defined in the Discipline Policy and Procedures.

Curriculum/Assessment/Teaching and Learning Environment

• Work collaboratively with assigned teachers on:
• The planning and implementation of the curriculum and teaching experience.
• Always ensure a nurturing and language-rich interaction and environment that facilitates maximum social and emotional development.

Parent, Family & Community Engagement:

• Provide an atmosphere that promotes and reinforces parental engagement. Modeling appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques.

Other tasks and responsibilities:

• Assist with food services and classroom needs as requested.
• Attend meetings, trainings, and appropriate professional development activities.
• Assure general maintenance and security of the facility and assist with inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Assist with classroom laundry.
• Conduct daily routine cleaning that includes refilling and stocking classroom/restroom supplies.
• Attend all Professional Development training required by the program.
• Complete other related activities and duties assigned.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Ability to see at a normal distance, hear normal conversations and sounds, and use hands and fingers to fill out required forms. Ability to lift infants and…