Infant & Toddler Early Head Start Teacher

Grand Portage Trading Post; Grand Portage (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Background check

Pre-employment drug testing

Job summary

Grand Portage Early Head Start is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to professionally care for infants and toddlers, implementing age-appropriate activities and maintaining safety and comfort for children and families.

The role requires a CDA credential or willingness to obtain one, with training available. A background check and pre-employment drug testing are required, and American Indian Preference applies.

Qualifications

• Strong desire to work with infants, toddlers and families.
• Excellent daily communication with parents.
• Ability to keep information confidential at all times.
• Current first aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for infants and toddlers, implement early childhood activities.
• Provide basic care such as naps, diaper changes and feeding.
• Follow Head Start requirements and maintain professional conduct at all times.

Skills

Infant & toddler care

Parent communication

Confidentiality

First aid & CPR

Education

CDA credential

Job description

Description

Early Head Start Teachers must be professionally prepared and qualified to work with very young children and their families in a culturally relevant manner. They must have knowledge of infant/toddler development and Head Start requirements. They must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Responsible for providing care for infants and toddlers, implement early childhood activities as directed and provide basic care as naps, diaper changing and feeding.

Title

Early Head Start Teacher

Location:

Grand Portage Early Head Start

Closing Date

When Filled

Wage Range

$18.23 per hour

Supervisor

Early Head Start Director

Description

Early Head Start Teachers must be professionally prepared and qualified to work with very young children and their families in a culturally relevant manner. They must have knowledge of infant/toddler development and Head Start requirements. They must be able to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. Responsible for providing care for infants and toddlers, implement early childhood activities as directed and provide basic care as naps, diaper changing and feeding.

Education

A current child development association (CDA) credential or a willingness to get one is required. Training is available for this position.

Qualifications

Have a strong desire to work with infants and toddlers and their families. Must have good communication skills to communicate with parents on a daily basis. Must be able to keep all information strictly confidential. Must have first aid and CPR certification.

Grand Portage requires a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all positions. American Indian Preference will apply.

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