Infant Toddler Educator — Shape Young Minds & Grow

Youth In Need, Inc.; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off including holidays and 2

Annual vacation growth with tenure

401k with employer match

Tuition assistance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Youth In Need, Inc. is seeking an Infant Toddler Educator to create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and colleagues.

You will demonstrate exemplary infant/toddler responsive care, strong classroom management, and thoughtful lesson planning with developmentally appropriate practice, supported by a CDA or Early Childhood degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of an Infant/Toddler CDA or a degree/credential in Early Childhood Education/Child Development.
• At least 12 hours of ECE/Child Development coursework.
• 3+ years of experience in an Early Head Start program or licensed childcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary infant/toddler responsive care in a warm, welcoming classroom.
• Demonstrate strong classroom management and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Plan engaging lessons in partnership with parents and colleagues.

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Developmentally appropriate practice

Parent partnership

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA

Early Childhood Education degree

12 hours ECE coursework

Job description

Youth In Need, Inc. is seeking an Infant Toddler Educator to create a warm, welcoming classroom environment that helps children reach their highest potential while partnering with parents and colleagues.

You will demonstrate exemplary infant/toddler responsive care, strong classroom management, and thoughtful lesson planning with developmentally appropriate practice, supported by a CDA or Early Childhood degree and 3+ years of relevant experience.