Infant & Toddler Educator — Plan, Nurture & Lead

Community Council Of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Council Of Idaho seeks an experienced education professional to implement classroom activities for young children, supervise aides, and collaborate on IFSPs. You will monitor development, conduct health checks, and engage families through visits and conferences.

The role requires a HS/GED, CDA credential, and 1+ year of early education experience, plus a valid driver’s license and background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Infant/Toddler CDA credential must be maintained.
• One year or more teaching or early education experience.
• Driver's license and proof of auto insurance.
• Must pass physical examination and background checks including state day care clearance.
• Must obtain Tuberculosis clearance.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct classroom instructional curriculum and activities for assigned children to implement a curriculum that encourages the growth of language, social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and communication skills
• Supervise and monitor the work activities of assigned Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers
• Conduct and monitor developmental screening of children, assist in collaborating and implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs)
• Monitor the progress of individual children
• Perform daily health checks of children
• Participate in home visits with parents of assigned children and conduct parent-staff conferences
• Prepare, maintain, and present records, documents, reports, reviews, and databases
• May perform duties of office staff
• Assist in interviewing, hiring, and evaluation of Teacher Aides
• Represent the MSHS program to community, local and regional educational agencies
• Knowledge of and the ability to stay current on new educational practices, techniques, and objectives
• Ability to maintain a safe and supportive learning environment in a classroom environment
• Ability to provide children with experiences and opportunities that allow them to develop curiosity, initiative, problem-solving skills, and creativity
• Ability to develop and implement clear, reasonable, consistent, and age-appropriate rules and expectations for children
• Ability to multi-task, manage time, meet deadlines, and remain calm and professional under pressure
• Maintain standards of confidentiality of CC Idaho clients and records
• Perform all work duties and activities in accordance with CC Idaho policies, procedures, safety practices, and Head Start Performance Standards

Skills

Early education experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Associate degree in early childhood education (preferred)

Job description

Community Council Of Idaho seeks an experienced education professional to implement classroom activities for young children, supervise aides, and collaborate on IFSPs. You will monitor development, conduct health checks, and engage families through visits and conferences.

The role requires a HS/GED, CDA credential, and 1+ year of early education experience, plus a valid driver’s license and background checks.