Teacher II Early Head Start

Wyoming Child; Wyoming; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Wyoming Child seeks an Early Head Start caregiver to provide developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers (birth to three). You will help prepare materials, support classroom activities, and assist with parent and family engagement in Wyoming.

The role supports staff in delivering safe, nurturing, and educational experiences, ensuring compliance with WCFD and licensing guidelines, and contributing to child progress documentation.

Qualifications

• Must have High School Diploma or GED and be 18+ years old.
• Required minimum Child Development Associates Credential or equivalent.
• WCFD requires background checks and fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Assist in daily planning and preparation of classroom activities.
• Provide services to children, families, and staff in various settings and weather conditions.
• Ensure appropriate staffing and childcare during the day.
• Implement lesson plans in different group settings.
• Observe and report on a child’s progress and IFSP implementation.
• Maintain safe, clean, and organized childcare areas.
• Communicate effectively with families, staff, and volunteers.

Skills

Childcare experience

Strong communication

Bilingual

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Child Development Associate Credential or equivalent

Job description

THIS INSTITUTION IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROVIDER

Job Summary:

To ensure and provide a developmentally appropriate, safe, secure, and stimulating environment for children from birth to three years of age. To assist in the preparation of materials, paperwork, and environment for the smooth integration of EHS center classroom activities and wrap-around childcare services.

Duties/Responsibilities:

All duties will comply with all rules, regulations, and practices of the agency and its regulating authorities. WCFD standards, DFS licensing, NAEYC guidelines, Wyoming Division of Disabilities regulations, and WCFD policies. All employees will adhere to the mission, vision, values, policies, and procedures of WCFD.

Assists in the daily planning and preparation of classroom activities. May prepare materials needed for these classroom lessons or activities.

Provides direct services to children, families, and staff in a variety of settings and weather conditions, including classrooms, private childcares and preschools and family homes.

Responsible to assure that appropriate staffing and childcare services are provided during the childcare portion of the day.

Implements lesson plans in individual, cooperative, small and large group settings.

Assists the teacher in staffing through observation, recording and reporting on a child's individual progress.

Assists in the implementation of a child's Individual Family Service Plan (IFSP).

Provides individualized classroom experiences for assigned child(ren).

Maintains childcare/socialization areas according to all EHS and DFS requirements.

Uses positive verbal and non-verbal communication and interaction skills when working with staff, children and parents at all times.

Works effectively with children with behavior concerns, developmental disabilities and/or learning impairments.

Ensures and provides for the comfort of the children by changing diapers, feeding, rocking, etc.

Performs minor first aid duties and routine hygienic care.

Ensures the safety of all enrolled children and families while participating in WCFD programs.

Communicates effectively with families, staff and community volunteers as required.

Participates in child screenings as appropriate.

Assists in all playground activities.

Respects the dignity of each enrolled person and treats him/her with fairness and courtesy.

Maintains the confidentiality of program children, families and staff.

Recruits children for the program within the guidelines established by Department of Health and Human Services and Wyoming Child and Family Development.

Reports suspected child abuse in accordance with the policies and procedures of Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.

Facilitates child and family outreach recruitment efforts for all WCFD programs, promoting positive public relations within the work setting and in the community.

Seeks appropriate additional tasks when work is completed.

Participates in recommended training programs.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Board or its designee.

Able to perform the essential functions of the position, as defined in the job description, without presenting a danger to either self or others, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Must have an employment physical and TB risk assessment prior to work with children.

Must have AHA CPR and First Aid Training completed within 90 days, unless otherwise specified by the supervisor.

Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc. requires all prospective employees to participate in a Central Registry and criminal background check, including fingerprinting upon hire and every 5 years.

Must have a valid driver's license, safe driving record and liability insurance as required by Wyoming State Law. Driving records are reviewed annually.

Wyoming Child and Family Development requires an initial statement of health from a licensed healthcare provider and a health status annual assessment.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Must be able to work well with children (ages birth through 5 years of age), including those with special needs, and their families.

Reliable,organized,and detail oriented

Must possess strong problem-solving skills

Demonstrated ability to follow both written and verbal instructions accurately

Excellent interpersonal skills are required to collaborate with individuals with diverse ranges of personalities, backgrounds, and knowledge bases

Strong communication skills are essential to interact with staff, children, families, and the broader community.

Must have effective stress management strategies and the ability to maintain composure in challenging situations.

Flexibility is key; the ability to adapt to changing daily routines is required.

Bilingual candidates are preferred.

Education and Experience:

Must have a High School Diploma or a G.E.D. and be 18 years of age (state requirements). WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

RequiredminimumChild Development Associates Credential or equivalent.

Must be willing to attain additional training or certifications, which may be required by Wyoming Child and Family Development, Inc.

WCFD will only accept college degrees from accredited institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Physical Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be madeforpersons with disabilities. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Must possess visual acuity and stamina to read technical material for extended periods of time.

Be able to sit, stand or walk for long periods of time without fatigue or discomfort.

Must be able to travel to site locations, meetings and trainings, both in and out of state.

Must be willing to drive in a variety of weather conditions.

Must be able to hear and process ordinary conversation and telephone conversation.

Must be able to tolerate air-conditioned buildings and fluorescent lights.

Must be able to climb stairs, stoop, kneel, crouch and/or reach, to retrieve materials and supplies from ground level to a height of at least 5 ft.

Must have upper body strength to lift and carry the equivalent of 50 pounds.

Must be able to assist a child to safety in case of an emergency.

Must be able to work in a variety of temperatures, including hot and cold weather.

Ability to travel across a multi-county region; work in homes, community settings, and office environments; maintain flexible scheduling to meet availability needs.