Preschool Infant Toddler Specialist

Job Overview

Job Category:
Education & Training

Requisition Number: PRESC
007687

Posted:
July 1, 2026 – Full‑Time – Rate: $18.60 USD per hour

West Palm Beach HS
100 N. Chilling worth Drive
West Palm Beach, FL 33409, USA

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) is seeking an Infant Toddler Specialist to plan and implement educational activities for infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start Program. The role supports HS/EHS Quality Assurance and follows federal performance standards.

Monday‑Friday, 8‑hour shift within the hours of 7:30‑5:30.

• Plans, develops, and implements daily lesson plans that provide educational and enrichment activities for infants and toddlers that meet federal performance standards.
• Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote an effective learning environment.
• Screens and assesses infant and toddler aged children to determine developmental/educational needs and implements individual education plans that comply with federal performance standards.
• Monitors meal and snack periods, classroom and restroom activities for toddlers, and playground activities to ensure a safe environment for infants and toddlers.
• Documents children's progress or lack thereof and completes all required manual and computerized forms and reports in accordance with federal requirements.
• Initiates referrals to the appropriate Head Start Teacher by submission of required paperwork.
• Uses active supervision techniques and maintains positive classroom behavior.
• Develops positive caregiver relationships with children.
• Receives a satisfactory or higher score on the Infant/Toddler Specialist Success Rubric.
• Maintains a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations in each area, example of the child’s work, and a developmental assessment.
• Ensures that at least 80% of the children are ready for preschool.
• Plans classroom activities for parents and community volunteers.
• Attends and participates in workshops and other meetings to acquire and disseminate information.
• Communicates with parents through parent conferences, written correspondence, telephone and home visits to apprise them of children's progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, individual education plan changes, and other relevant information.
• Conducts health checks on children for health concerns, including ringworm, head lice or other health conditions, and reports to appropriate nurse.
• Reports suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agency.
• Plans, coordinates and oversees field trips for assigned children.
• Requests supplies and equipment to be ordered for use by children in the classroom.
• Inspects classrooms and grounds to ensure the safety, orderliness, sanitation and cleanliness of facilities.
• Discusses plans and coordinates concerns regarding the child and family with other Early Head Start staff.
• Performs First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) as needed.
• Attends Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) training yearly.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Must be able to lift at least 45 lbs and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting the child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate.
• National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) for Preschool or Infant/Toddler Endorsement; if Preschool CDA, must have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• OR Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) birth to five years old.

• Two years’ experience working with Head Start, Early Head Start, pre‑school, or kindergarten aged children.
• Bilingual…