Head Start Toddler Teacher: Nurturing Early Learners

College of Southern Idaho; American Falls (ID); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

SilkRoad in American Falls, Idaho invites applications for an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher. You will work within a team to provide services to children and families, focusing on early learning, health and wellness, family well-being, and family engagement.

You will design responsive classroom experiences aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC, and HighScope. You’ll support families as their child’s first teachers and maintain accurate records for ongoing planning and IFSP

Qualifications

• One year experience working with toddlers and families.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Understanding of basic computer programs and ability to enter data into online systems.
• Complete criminal record check from Department of Health & Welfare’s Criminal History.

Responsibilities

• Treat participants, fellow staff, and community members with positive regard.
• Ultimate supervision responsibility for each enrolled child to ensure health and safety.
• Carry out Toddler High/Scope curriculum for child development in classroom, home, and group settings.
• Assist with group socialization experiences and family group activities.
• Provide education, social service, parent involvement, and health and nutrition services to assigned families as per work plans.
• Facilitate parental involvement in curriculum planning, program governance, and overall Early Head Start program.
• Observe and document developmental level of each toddler and create individualized plans.
• Participate in IFSP meetings for assigned toddlers with special needs.
• Arrange home visit schedule and develop home visit plans with parents.
• Complete required curriculum on home visits per work plans.
• Serve as a resource for families to access social services in their communities.
• Collaborate to recruit, train and support parent and community volunteers.
• Share current information with parents related to toddler progress and challenges.
• Assist Center Supervisor with recruitment activities as assigned.
• Inform parents of Head Start/ Early Head Start policies and report suspected abuse as required.
• Plan and carry out individualized health and nutrition education.
• Complete all required documentation and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

One year experience with toddlers

Verbal and written communication

Computer literacy

Background check (criminal history)

Job description

SilkRoad in American Falls, Idaho invites applications for an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher. You will work within a team to provide services to children and families, focusing on early learning, health and wellness, family well-being, and family engagement.

You will design responsive classroom experiences aligned with Head Start Performance Standards, NAEYC, and HighScope. You’ll support families as their child’s first teachers and maintain accurate records for ongoing planning and IFSP