Early Head Start: Infant & Toddler Teacher

Southern Seven Health Department; Metropolis (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation, personal, and sick time accr

Holidays

Health and life insurance

Employer sponsored cafeteria plan

Job summary

Southern Seven Health Department is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher at the Metropolis Head Start in Metropolis, IL. This full-time, year-round role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate holds 18 hours in Early Childhood or related field, a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood or a Infant Toddler CDA, and demonstrates strong family engagement and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.

Qualifications

• Must be at least nineteen years of age.
• Prefer Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood or in an approved related field with 18 hours of Early Childhood.
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood or in an approved related degree with 18 hours of Early Childhood.
• Infant Toddler CDA.

Responsibilities

• Develops weekly plans and implements age-appropriate curriculum.
• Provides routines such as naps, diapering, and feeding per home routines.
• Maintains an online portfolio on each child's progress.
• Observes each child daily to assess skills and needs.
• Works cooperatively with the Co-Teacher and staff and volunteers.
• Ensures that all children are supervised at all times.
• Maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Plans family staff conferences and home visits to discuss progress.
• Supports recruitment of eligible children for enrollment.

Skills

Curriculum development

Child supervision

Family engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood or related field with 18 hours Early Childhood

Associates Degree in Early Childhood or related degree with 18 hours Early Childhood

Infant Toddler CDA

Job description

Southern Seven Health Department is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher at the Metropolis Head Start in Metropolis, IL. This full-time, year-round role includes a comprehensive benefits package and a collaborative team environment.

The ideal candidate holds 18 hours in Early Childhood or related field, a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood or a Infant Toddler CDA, and demonstrates strong family engagement and developmentally appropriate teaching practices.