Early Head Start Infant-Toddler Educator

Regina Coeli Child Development Center; Independence (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Regina Coeli Child Development Center in Louisiana seeks an Early Head Start educator to provide a safe, supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers. The role emphasizes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development and active parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with CDA or an accredited ECE/CD degree; experience with infants/toddlers is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with CDA or an accredited degree in ECE/CD.
• Experience teaching in early childhood with infants and toddlers preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish desirable.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to supervise preschoolers and ensure safety.

Responsibilities

• Be familiar with and adhere to Head Start standards, State licensing requirements, RCCDC policies, and procedures.
• Maintain an open, friendly, professional relationship with staff and families, respecting culture and diversity.
• Participate in annual program self-assessment and continuous quality improvement.
• Monitor and ensure confidentiality of children records.
• Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment.
• Report safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors.
• Detect and report signs of illness or unusual behavior to supervisors.
• Mandated reporting of suspected abuse/neglect to authorities.
• Develop and utilize integrated curriculum plans reflecting mandated elements and parental/cultural influences.
• Follow a consistent schedule including group experiences, meals, transitions.
• Provide interaction and environment facilitating maximum child development.
• Establish weekly educational goals for individual and group plans.
• Prepare classroom materials and learning centers as needed.
• Promote parental engagement and conduct regular parent meetings and conferences.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Strong communication

Classroom supervision

Curriculum adaptation

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDA with Infant/Toddler

ECE/CD or related degree

Job description

Regina Coeli Child Development Center in Louisiana seeks an Early Head Start educator to provide a safe, supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers. The role emphasizes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development and active parental involvement in all aspects of the program.

Qualifications include a High School Diploma or GED with CDA or an accredited ECE/CD degree; experience with infants/toddlers is preferred.