Infant-Toddler Educator: Nurture, Grow & Inspire (8-month)

Centro De La Familia; Fallon (NV); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Great Pay & Benefits

Professional Growth

Supportive Mentorship

Work-Life Harmony

Wellness & Inclusion

Recognition & Appreciation

Job summary

Centro de la Familia in Fallon, NV seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher for an 8-month program beginning March 2027. You will create a nurturing, educational classroom, plan daily activities, and support dual-language learners while partnering with families through visits and conferences.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and development across physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language areas, with CACFP adhering to meal guidelines and a warm, respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Possess a current CPR and First Aid certification or the ability to obtain within one month of hire.
• Bilingual Spanish/English abilities preferred to support diverse families.
• Understanding of infant/toddler development and active engagement with young children.

Responsibilities

• Educational Adventures: Create a captivating classroom environment where toddlers can learn and play while adhering to early childhood education best practices.
• Creative Curriculum: Plan and execute daily activities that support toddlers' physical, social, emotional, cognitive, and language development using our curriculum.
• Inclusivity Champion: Tailor activities to meet the unique needs of children with special requirements, helping them shine even brighter.
• Caring Atmosphere: Foster a warm and respectful atmosphere where toddlers can thrive, encouraging their freedom, responsibility, and dreams.
• Family Connection: Extend your impact by building relationships through home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Compliance Champion: Adherence to all supervision, safety, and health policies and procedures is paramount.
• Watchful Guardian: Actively supervise and engage with children, ensuring their safety and well-being, and working closely with teachers.
• Nurturer of Growth: Foster a supportive environment where children can develop and practice appropriate behaviors individually and in groups.
• Development Dynamo: Promote children's physical, social/emotional, cognitive, and language development through culturally and developmentally appropriate curriculum.
• Positivity Ambassador: Create a classroom environment defined by positive, warm, caring, and respectful interactions with children.
• Child Advocate: Demonstrate awareness of and responsiveness to children's emotional, physical, and educational needs, fostering freedom of expression and autonomy.
• Learning Enabler: Collaborate with teachers to engage children in activities and maintain a classroom that offers ongoing learning opportunities.
• Bilingual Promoter: Recognize bilingualism and biliteracy as strengths and encourage practices that support dual-language learners.
• Nature's Educator: Encourage learning through interaction with nature and the natural environment.
• Supporting Inclusivity: Assist in implementing suitable learning activities for children with IFSPs and IEPs.
• Linguistic Role Model: Set an example by using proper grammar, maintaining an appropriate voice level, and speaking clearly.
• Nutrition & Safety Enforcer: Strictly adhering to CACFP rules, ensuring sanitation during mealtimes and following guidelines for family-style meal service.
• Caregiving Support: Comfortably and safely assist with physical caregiving tasks, including lifting children, changing diapers, feeding infants with bottles, and sitting on the floor during activities or circle time.

Skills

CPR & First Aid

Bilingual Spanish/English

Infant/Toddler development knowledge

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Job description

Centro de la Familia in Fallon, NV seeks an Infant/Toddler Teacher for an 8-month program beginning March 2027. You will create a nurturing, educational classroom, plan daily activities, and support dual-language learners while partnering with families through visits and conferences.

The role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and development across physical, social-emotional, cognitive, and language areas, with CACFP adhering to meal guidelines and a warm, respectful environment.