INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER (Early Head Start/RFT) Twin Falls

Community Council of Idaho; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Community Council of Idaho is seeking an Experienced Early Education Specialist to plan and conduct classroom activities that foster language, social, emotional, and cognitive development for enrolled children. You will supervise aides and volunteers, support IFSP processes, and monitor each child’s progress in a supportive learning environment.

You will also perform health checks, participate in home visits, and collaborate with parents and local agencies to uphold Head Start standards and

Qualifications

• Highschool Diploma or GED required.
• Infant/Toddler CDA credential must be maintained.
• One year or more teaching or related early education experience.
• Current driver’s license and proof of auto insurance.
• Pass physical exam and background checks including state day care clearance.
• Tuberculosis clearance required.
• Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and conduct classroom instructional activities for assigned children to promote language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Supervise Teacher Aide(s), Classroom Floaters and Volunteers.
• Conduct developmental screenings and support IFSP implementation.
• Monitor progress of individual children and maintain records.
• Perform daily health checks of children.
• Participate in home visits and parent-staff conferences.
• Represent the program to community and educational partners.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Teaching experience

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Associate degree in early childhood education

Job description

Job Details

Level: Experienced, Job Location: EHS TWIN FALLS - Twin Falls, ID 83301, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: HS/GED Diploma with Current I&T CDA, Salary Range: $18.84 - $18.84 Hourly, Travel Percentage: Up to 25%, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Education, REGULAR FULL TIME Non-Exempt/Hourly

Some Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Full list of duties located on official job description)

• 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

Qualifications/Benefits : Qualifications

Required

• Highschool Diploma or GED
• Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential (CDA); must maintain CDA credential
• One year or more teaching or related early education experience
• Current driver's license and proof of auto insurance
• Must pass physical examination and background checks, including state day care clearance
• Must obtain clearance of Tuberculosis
• Must obtain Pediatric First Aid and CPR certification

Preferred

• Associate degree in early childhood education
• Proficient in both English and Spanish, orally and in writing.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl; to reach with hands and arms; to climb or balance; and smell
• The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

Work Environment

Work in an office or classroom setting; may be exposed to electrical shock and fumes or airborne particles; the work may be stressful; the noise level is moderate to elevated

BENEFITS:

“CCI is a strong, non-profit agency to work with. They respect work-life balance and allow for flexibility when it is needed. Excellent premiums on benefits packages. Good working environment with opportunities for advancement.

For detail Benefit plan please visit: https://communitycouncilofidaho.org/apply-today/

Health Benefits

• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits

Financial Well-Being

• Basic Life Insurance with Accidental death & dismemberment
• Supplemental Voluntary Life
• Long- and Short-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Medical & Dependent Care)
• 401(k) retirement plan (Must be 21 years of age to participate)
• Voluntary Benefit Options
• Accident Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Legal Ease
• Norton Life Lock
• Verizon Discount Plan

Work/Life Balance (Regular Full Time)

Generous Paid Time Off Policy (PTO)

• First year of service – 20 days
• After five years of service – 25 days
• After ten years of service – 30 days
• After twenty years of service – 35 days
• After thirty years of service – 40 days

Twelve Paid Holidays

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

10 free sessions per each topic/situation Assists employees with personal problems and/or work-related problems that may impact their job performance, health, mental and emotional well-being

Educational leave

Up to 5 hours per week to utilize towards education, upon approval and eligibility