Infant Toddler Teacher

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC); Plainview (TX); Vor Ort; USD 32.000 - 45.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Holidays

Zusammenfassung

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher to prepare children and families for school and life success within a Head Start program.

You will provide developmentally appropriate care for ages 0-3 in a center-based classroom, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to support health and family services. Minimum qualifications include CDA credentials (Infant/Toddler or Preschool with related coursework), degrees in Early Childhood Education, and experience with

Qualifikationen

• Infant Toddler CDA Credential or equivalent (or CDA with related coursework).
• Preschool CDA with training in Early Childhood Development may be considered with 6 months experience.
• Associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education required.
• Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education or related major recommended.

Aufgaben

• Promote school readiness for children aged 0-3 in a center-based classroom.
• Work with a center-based interdisciplinary team to support development, health, and family services.
• Comply with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing, and safety regulations.

Kenntnisse

Bilingual English/Spanish

Basic computer skills

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Ausbildung

Infant Toddler CDA Credential or comparable

Preschool CDA Credential with Early Childhood Development coursework

Associate degree in Child Development/ECE

Bachelor's degree in Child Development/ECE

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

Jobbeschreibung

CPLC's Early Childhood Development (ECD) programs are committed to giving every child, regardless of circumstances at birth, an opportunity to succeed in school and life. Provides full-day, full-year early childhood development services to low income children, ages 0-3 years, and their families in educationally-stimulating learning environments. Migrant Head Start program provides full-day, full-year program services to children, ages 0-5 years, of migrant and seasonal farm and agriculture working families where hand-picked and row crops are prevalent.

Position Summary

The Infant Toddler Teacher is responsible to promote school readiness by preparing children and their families for school success as well as life success as it relates to this position. To provide high quality developmentally appropriate care and education for children aged 0-3 in a center-based classroom for CPLC ECD Program. Work as part of a center based inter-disciplinary team to support the children in all areas of development while providing education, health, and social service support to families. Abide by all state and federal regulations that apply to care and education of young children including the revised Head Start Program Performance Standards (issued 9/1/2016), Head Start Act (12/7/2007), Texas Child Care Licensing-(for centers in Texas), New Mexico State Child Care Regulations-New Mexico Kids-(for centers located in New Mexico), Office of Head Start Initiatives and ECD Content Area Plans and Procedures. Actively supervise children by sight and sound at all times and in all environments. Maintain all health and safety regulations to create an optimum learning environment. Facilitate health practices to keep children safe in the school bus, outdoor and indoor environments.

Minimum Qualifications And Competencies

• Infant Toddler Child Development Associates Credential (CDA), or, CDA comparable Credential from an accredited institution and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development and/or child development with a focus on infant toddler development.
• Applicants who have a Preschool CDA Credential with training or coursework in Early Childhood Development or Child Development and training or coursework in Infant /Toddler Development with 6 months experience working with infant and toddlers (as required by the Head Start Act) may also be considered.
• An associate degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education.
• A Bachelor's degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education (EDE) or coursework equivalent to a major relating to Child Development or Early Childhood Education in a related field.

Other Requirements

Experience in Ages & Stages Questionnaire (ASQ) screening, implementing Program for Infant Toddler Caregivers (PITC), Center on Social & Emotional Foundation Early Learning Center (CSEFEL), Positive Behavior Support Infant Toddler Environment Rating Scales (ITERS), and Toddler Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS) is helpful.

• Experience working with culturally diverse and low-income families is preferred.
• Applicant must have basic keyboard skills, be able to use computer, computer software programs (e.g., Microsoft Office, Adobe) and web-based systems.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is preferred.

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family.

Full-time employee's benefits below and click the link to see more:

• Generous Paid Holiday
• Employee Recognition Program
• Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days
• Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards
• Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26
• Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account
• Life + Disability options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Telemedicine & Concierge Services
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts
• Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees
• Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles
• Identity Theft Protection& Voluntary Benefits

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

CPLC knows it takes variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement. Learn more by visiting

https://www.eeoc.gov/poster

California Residents

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc and its subsidiaries will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act. Find out more about the Fair Chance Act by visiting the Civil Right’s Department Fair Chance Act webpage.