Early Head Start Teacher

Wateree-Community-Actions,-In; Camden (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Wateree-Community-Actions, Inc. in Camden, SC, is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers, supporting their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

You will plan age-appropriate activities, maintain a clean, engaging classroom, observe and document progress, build strong relationships with families, complete required records, participate in meetings, and assist with meals and

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA or higher credential/degree with infant and toddler coursework.
• Experience with infants and toddlers preferred.
• Ability to supervise and care for infants and toddlers in a classroom.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care, supervision and positive guidance for infants and toddlers.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and learning experiences.
• Maintain a safe, clean and engaging classroom environment.
• Observe and document children's development and progress.
• Individualize activities to meet each child's needs and goals.
• Engage families and encourage involvement in their child's learning.
• Complete required classroom records, assessments and screenings.
• Participate in staff meetings, trainings and professional development.
• Assist with meals, sanitation, transportation monitoring and other duties.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Supervision

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA or higher credential/degree

Job description

The Early Head Start Teacher provides a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers while supporting their social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Teachers work closely with families and other program staff to support each child’s individual needs and school readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide direct care, supervision, and positive guidance for infants and toddlers.Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities and learning experiences.Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment.Observe and document children’s development and progress.Individualize activities to meet the needs, strengths, and goals of each child, including children with IFSPs.Build positive relationships with parents and families and encourage family involvement.Complete required classroom records, assessments, screenings, and other program documentation.Participate in staff meetings, training, and professional development.Assist with meals, classroom sanitation, transportation/bus monitoring, and other program needs as assigned.Minimum QualificationsInfant/Toddler CDA or higher early childhood education credential/degree with appropriate infant and toddler coursework.Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred.Ability to effectively supervise and care for infants and toddlers in a classroom environment.Strong communication and teamwork skills.Ability to meet all Early Head Start, licensing, background check, health, and training requirements.