Infant Toddler Lead Teacher

Do you have a passion for helping children and families develop and reach their goals Do you have experience delivering highquality early childhood education and leading a classroom

Community Action Early Head Start is looking for a caring Infant/Toddler Lead Teacher to join our team! This classroom leadership position will develop a comprehensive education program to support the socialemotional and developmental needs of our children for one of our infant or toddler classrooms in our Early Head Start Program.

We are looking for someone that loves working with young children and is passionate about providing all the resources necessary to positively impact the development of children. Our team members have the unique opportunity to support children and families from atrisk backgrounds reach their goals and achieve success.

Starting Pay: $22.62 27.56/hour based on qualifications.

The Role:

• Plan and implement a developmentally appropriate education program for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years that will enhance the socialemotional physical language and cognitive development of each child.
• Observe assess and document each childs health skills behavior growth and development.
• Develop effective partnerships with parents/caregivers by regularly sharing information and encouraging parent/caregiver input into all aspects of the educational program.
• Provide daytoday supervision of classroom staff including Associate Teachers and Teaching Assistants.
• Develop individualized goals and educational plans for each child.
• Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom.
• Provide training and mentoring to staff.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of an Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) or an Associates or Bachelors degree in a related field required.
• At least one year of experience working with young children and their families in a child care or related setting required.
• Strong verbal and written proficiencies of the English language and communication skills required.
• Sensitivity to the experiences needs and strengths of lowincome and diverse populations and individuals with disabilities.
• Ability to take initiative to continually improve service.
• Knowledge of curriculum principles and best practices of early childhood education.
• Ability to work independently and with interdisciplinary teams to achieve shared program goals.
• Commitment to building relationships with staff and families.

Benefits & Perks:

• Medical dental and vision insurance plans.
• Employerpaid life insurance short term disability and long term disability coverage.
• Paid Time Off plan and 13 paid holidays.
• 401K with employer match.
• Education Assistance Program for continuing education.
• Qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program for federal student loans.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.
• Engaging work environment with friendly and supportive team members.
• Meaningful work that positively impacts families and children in our community.

COVID19 Vaccination Policy:

Effective January 1 2022 all employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID19 in compliance with any federal state and local regulations; and contract/funding requirements related to COVID19 vaccination.

New or prospective employees hired after January 1 2022 will need to have completed their first dose prior to their start date and provide documentation of their current vaccination status. Full vaccination status defined as vaccinated two weeks after receiving the requisite number of doses of a COVID19 vaccine approved or authorized for emergency use by the FDA must be completed no later than 6 weeks after their start date.

Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation please email and we will be happy to assist. All information provided will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodations.

About Head Start:

Community Action Head Start gives children from atrisk backgrounds opportunities to build the skills they need to be successful in school and life. We work alongside children families and the community on the path to success. Services are provided at no cost to families.

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Community Action Partnership of Lancaster and Saunders Counties is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex (including pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression) national origin disability age protected veteran status marital status genetics or any other status protected under federal and state law.