Early Head Start Teacher Toddler

This is more than just a child care job its an opportunity to guide curious minds encourage independence and help toddlers reach important developmental milestones every day! We are looking for passionate educators who love working with young children and are committed to creating a positive learning environment.

We welcome individuals who are eager to learn grow professionally and participate in on-the-job training making this an excellent opportunity for both experienced educators and those looking to begin a rewarding career in early childhood education.

As an Toddler Teacher you will:

• Provide a safe nurturing and engaging classroom environment that supports the health well-being and development of toddlers.
• Plan and implement age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive physical social-emotional and language development through hands-on learning and play.
• Encourage independence self-confidence and positive social interactions while supporting each childs individual developmental needs.
• Build positive relationships with families through daily communication and collaboration to support each childs growth and success.
• Follow all licensing regulations health and safety standards and program policies while participating in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.

Compensation and Benefits

• Compensation Based on education and experience
• Employee Discounted Day Care
• Health Insurance-Medical Vision & Dental
• Paid Holidays & Holiday Pay
• Benefit Time: Vacation Sick Personal Days
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• 403B & Pension Plan after one year of service
• Tuition Remittance Program & Paid Training
• Loan ForgivenessProgram
• On-Site Covered Paid Parking

Overview of job responsibilities:

• Plan and implement engaging developmentally appropriate curriculum for toddlers using the Early Head Start curriculum.
• Lead support and mentor classroom staff through collaboration coaching and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain a safe clean and nurturing classroom environment while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.
• Monitor and assess childrens developmental progress complete required screenings and assessments and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Complete and maintain accurate documentation including attendance lesson plans observations health checks and TSG (Teaching Strategies Gold data).
• Build positive partnerships with families through ongoing communication and parent engagement.
• Participate in trainings meetings and agency initiatives while supporting the mission and values of the organization.

Qualifications require the following for the role of Teacher:

• Clearance through NYS Central Registry (SCR) is required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year experience working with children ages 6 weeks to 3 years.
• Child Development Associates (CDA) Credential required within the first year of employment.
• Prior experience working with children or in a day care and classroom setting.
• Must meet NYS/Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) regulations requirements.
• Must meet health standards for OCFS licensing be able to lift up to 40 pounds and be able to participate in all developmentally appropriate activities.

Our Day Care Environment:

• Support program needs to ensure classroom ratios are met at all times.
• Position has both internal contacts within the organization and external contacts within the community which require considerable tact courtesy and diplomacy.
• The utmost of integrity is required to safeguard confidential proprietary information.
• Weather permitting daily walks and outdoor activities with the children.

Equal Opportunity Employer:The Salvation Army is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to providing a respectful environment for all applicants and employees that is free from unlawful discrimination or harassment based on age race color religion sex national origin marital status disability citizenship sexual orientation gender identity gender expression or any other characteristic protected by law