Infant-Toddler Support Professional

Lincoln Hills Development Corp; Tell City (IN); On-site; USD 24,796 - 28,929; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid holidays

401k plan

Job summary

Lincoln Hills Development Corp in Tell City, Indiana, is hiring a full-time Infant Toddler Support Professional to provide high-quality professional development support for Early Head Start teachers and to facilitate planning.

You will help staff complete the Infant/Toddler CDA, guide curriculum implementation, and support ongoing assessments, in alignment with Head Start Standards and Indiana licensing requirements.

Qualifications

• Must have a CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social, Family or Human Services or related field.
• Experience working with adults in a teacher setting preferred.
• Obtain Infant/Toddler PD Specialist certification within 6 months of hire.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and basic computer skills; LHDC may provide on-the-job training.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality Professional Development Support for Early Head Start Teachers.
• Coordinate and assist with completing the Infant/Toddler CDA.
• Facilitate professional development planning for staff in individual and group settings.
• Ensure duties align with Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana licensing regulations, CACFP guidelines, and LHDC policies.
• Support implementation of curriculum and ongoing assessments.

Skills

Professional development

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Education

CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Infant-Toddler Support Professional

Lincoln Hills Development Corp, Tell City, Indiana, United States

About this position

Head Start Birth-5 program has an opening for a non-exempt full-time Infant Toddler Support Professional working 35 hours a week year-round. The Infant Toddler Support Professional is responsible for providing high-quality Professional Development Support for Early Head Start Teachers, ensuring completion of Infant/Toddler CDA, and will facilitate and assist with professional development planning for staff, both in individual and group settings, to strengthen developmentally appropriate strategies, empower staff, and strengthen the Head Start Birth-5 program. Provide guidance and support to staff with the implementation of curriculum/individual plans and ongoing assessments. Must complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual. This position is funded by the Welborn Baptist Foundation Grant.

Salary Information

$17.91 - $20.26 Hourly Wage

Requirements

Must be a graduate of an accredited college or university with at least a CDA or Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, Social, Family, or Human Services or correlated discipline is required; experience in working with adults in a teacher setting preferred. Obtain Infant/Toddler PD Specialist certification within 6 months of hire. Proficient in computer systems and functions, including Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel & PowerPoint), Internet, and email usage. LHDC may provide on the job training to obtain the appropriate credentials if necessary.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical, and complete an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees, including medical, dental, vision, disability, voluntary life and life insurance, vacation leave, 13 paid holidays, and 401k plan. All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

Application Information

To apply online, go to www.lhdc.org.

Contact Information

You may contact Human Resources for further information at 812-547-3435 ext. 258 or [e-mail].

EEO Statement

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.