Early Head Start Teacher: Infant & Toddler Development

Jefferson Parish Government; Gretna (LA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Jefferson Parish Government is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher on the West Bank in the Jefferson Community Action Programs Department. The role involves planning and implementing learning experiences for infants and toddlers to promote readiness for school, including social-emotional, language, perceptual, and motor development.

Supervision of children and volunteers and daily parent communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with CDA certification, or
• Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or related focus, or
• Associate's degree in any major with at least 18 ECE credits and related coursework.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, implement, and coordinate classroom activities with staff.
• Supervise infants/toddlers and volunteers daily to support development.
• Communicate daily with parents about children's activities and progress.
• Ensure educational, social/emotional, medical and nutritional requirements are met.

Skills

Infant/toddler care

Parent communication

Education

CDA certificate

ECE associate degree

Job description

Jefferson Parish Government is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher on the West Bank in the Jefferson Community Action Programs Department. The role involves planning and implementing learning experiences for infants and toddlers to promote readiness for school, including social-emotional, language, perceptual, and motor development.

Supervision of children and volunteers and daily parent communication are required.