Infant/Toddler Teacher II (Las Vegas)

Sunrise Children's Foundation; Nevada; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Employer Paid Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

PTO with Accrual Starting at Hire

401(k) with a match

COVID Paid Sick Leave

10 Paid Holidays

Hardship Assistance Fund

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Wellness Programs

Job summary

Sunrise Children's Foundation is seeking an Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher II under the supervision of the Education Services Manager and the Center Director. You will plan, organize, and conduct developmentally appropriate activities for up to four children aged eight weeks to three years, including those with special needs.

The role emphasizes maintaining a safe environment, family engagement, and collaboration with staff to meet EHS standards in an in-person setting.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• CDA credential with a focus on infants and toddlers is required.
• 2+ years of experience with infants/toddlers preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develops an individualized curriculum for each child and schedules home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
• Maintains a healthy and safe learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive.
• Builds positive relationships with families and promotes parent involvement in the classroom.
• Plans and facilitates monthly parent meetings and other social activities.
• Participates in transition activities and collaborates with program staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

CPR/First Aid trained

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

CDA credential focused on infants and toddlers

Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred

Tools

CPR/First Aid Training

Live Scan Fingerprinting

Job description

ABSTRACT OF THE POSITION:Under the general supervision of the Education Services Manager and the direct guidance of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher II functions as a primary caregiver who plans, organizes, and conducts a full range of developmentally appropriate activities for up to four assigned children that are eight weeks through three years of age (including children with special needs). The Infant/Toddler Teacher II promotes each child’s growth and development by creating and implementing a developmentally appropriate environment in which children can develop personal relationships, experiment, make choices, solve problems, and create age-appropriate social and self-help skills. The Infant/Toddler Teacher II works to maintain a clean, safe, and orderly physical environment; supervises all classroom activities; participates in parent education and shares responsibility for parent involvement. The Infant/Toddler Teacher II may be assigned to a variety of classrooms/centers and tasks as needed to achieve program goals and to ensure regulatory compliance.RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES (including but not limited to):Knowledge of EHS Performance Standards, licensing regulations, state requirements, and SCF policies and procedures.Develops and maintains an individualized curriculum that meets program goals.Responsible for developing individual plans for each child and scheduling home visits and parent-teacher conferences.Maintains a healthy and safe learning environment that is developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive.Participates in transition activities and collaborates with program staff.Implements a developmentally appropriate and culturally sensitive program that supports the child's development.Maintains accurate records and completes required reports.Builds positive relationships with families and promotes parent involvement in the classroom.Plans and facilitates monthly parent meetings and other social activities.Professionally promotes EHS in the community and builds strong working relationships with collaborators.PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS:Lifting, bending, and kneeling to care for infants/toddlersInteracting with children by walking, standing, sitting, reaching, stooping, and crouchingManipulating equipment with hands and fingersReading and communicating verbally in person or remotelyTolerating bodily fluids, diseases, and moderate to loud noise levels; some travel may be requiredReasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Education & Work ExperienceMust have a High School Diploma or equivalentAt a minimum, must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with a focus on infants and toddlers.6 months of experience with infants/toddlersPreferredAssociate Degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred2 or more years of experience with infants/toddlers in a center-based setting is a plusBilingual (English-Spanish) speaking and writing skills are helpful.Skills & AbilitiesCommunicates effectively both orally and in writingProficient in English to understand and be understoodAble to maintain and analyze written documents and recordsUnderstands and communicates effectively with infants/toddlers, parents, and staffOther requirements include acquiring CPR/First Aid training, Live Scan Fingerprinting, negative TB results, physical, and passing drug/alcohol testing.BenefitsMedical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision InsuranceSupplementary BenefitsEmployer Paid Life InsuranceEmployer Paid Short-term and Long-term DisabilityPTO with Accrual Starting at Hire401(k) with a matchCOVID Paid Sick Leave10 Paid HolidaysHardship Assistance FundEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Wellness ProgramsWork Location: In person