Infant & Toddler Education Specialist

Children First Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Children First in Florida is seeking an Infant/Toddler Specialist to deliver high-quality early education and development services for infants and toddlers, including those with disabilities, in alignment with Head Start outcomes.

You will implement the research-based curriculum, conduct screenings and assessments, and engage families to support each child’s growth across cognitive, social, and emotional domains.

Qualifications

• Must have HS Diploma or GED and CDA/FCCPC endorsement for Birth-Five.
• Education aligned to Head Start standards and state requirements.
• Experience with diverse infants and toddlers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement learning experiences aligned to curriculum.
• Use assessment results to promote progress toward standards.
• Maintain professional boundaries with families and collaborate with staff.

Skills

English language

Data analysis

Problem solving

Time management

Collaboration

Education

HS Diploma/GED and Infant/Toddler CDA or Birth-Five FCCPC

AA/BA/MA in ECE with 18+ semester hours in ECE/Child Development

45-hour coursework requirement

1 year experience in early childhood with diverse infants/toddlers

Job description

Children First in Florida is seeking an Infant/Toddler Specialist to deliver high-quality early education and development services for infants and toddlers, including those with disabilities, in alignment with Head Start outcomes.

You will implement the research-based curriculum, conduct screenings and assessments, and engage families to support each child’s growth across cognitive, social, and emotional domains.