Infants & Toddlers Early Childhood Educator (Head Start)

MISSISSIPPI ACTION FOR PROGRESS INC; Centerville (MS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Child Care Provider to deliver quality early childhood learning experiences for infants and toddlers in a Head Start program. The role includes planning, implementing, and integrating development activities aligned with approved curricula and Ongoing Monitoring Management System guidelines.

The candidate should have an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with at least six infant/toddler courses and two years of preschool

Qualifications

• Minimum associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related area with at least six courses focusing on infant/toddler development.
• Two years’ experience in a preschool classroom with ability to adapt curriculum for diverse populations including at-risk, special needs, gifted, and culturally diverse groups.
• Strong oral and written communication skills to support positive feedback from parents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality early childhood learning experiences following an approved curriculum.
• Plan, implement, and integrate child development activities for assigned children.
• Supervise volunteers in the classroom.
• Report staffing needs and changes promptly to Center Administrator or Assistant Center Administrator.
• Follow Ongoing Monitoring Management System guidelines for education, health, ERSEA, and related areas.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Diversity awareness

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Six infant/toddler development courses

Tools

Spreadsheets

Databases

Presentation software

Word processing

Job description

Paycom - ATS is seeking a Child Care Provider to deliver quality early childhood learning experiences for infants and toddlers in a Head Start program. The role includes planning, implementing, and integrating development activities aligned with approved curricula and Ongoing Monitoring Management System guidelines.

The candidate should have an associate or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) with at least six infant/toddler courses and two years of preschool