Head Start: Infant & Toddler Teacher

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to plan and provide educational activities for infants and toddlers under the Head Start program. You will develop individual goals, assess progress, conduct parent conferences and home visits, and ensure health and safety while promoting a multicultural learning environment.

The role requires collaboration with teaching partners, adherence to licensing standards, and active engagement with families

Qualifications

• AA Degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood /Child Development education preferred.
• AA Degree in progress Early Childhood/Child Development, within one year of completion and/or 18 credit hours.
• Education coursework that includes at minimum 2 courses in early childhood that address the infant-toddler age group.
• Proficiency in a second language is a plus.
• Experience working with infants/toddlers and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and carry out developmentally appropriate activities using High Scope for infants and toddlers.
• Coordinate daily lessons reflecting individual goals and parent input.
• Collaborate with teaching partners to plan for progress using screenings and observations.
• Conduct ongoing assessments through observations and screenings.
• Ensure health and safety of children, families and staff per policies.
• Plan and conduct two parent/teacher conferences and two home visits.
• Develop curriculum reflecting the ethnic/multi-cultural makeup of the community.

Skills

CPR/First Aid

Strong interpersonal skills

Effective communication

Multitasking

Education

AA Degree in Early Childhood / Child Development

Early childhood coursework (2 courses)

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Office (Word/Excel)

Job description

Wayne-Metropolitan Community Action Agency in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to plan and provide educational activities for infants and toddlers under the Head Start program. You will develop individual goals, assess progress, conduct parent conferences and home visits, and ensure health and safety while promoting a multicultural learning environment.

The role requires collaboration with teaching partners, adherence to licensing standards, and active engagement with families