Infant Teacher Lead (55544)

Health Solutionsis a premier wellness center focused on whole person care. With over 400 employees in Southern Colorado you would be joining a mighty team of support and administrative staff clinicians physicians nurses and others in our efforts to improve the health and wellbeing of our community.

Were looking for an Infant Teacher-Lead to join our Child Care team and become an active member at Health Solutions. This position is located with the Family Center program at 1591 Taos Road in Pueblo.

What Youll Be Doing

Infant Teacher-Lead must be present sixty percent of the hours of operation of the infant program and is responsible for the care of the infants. The Infant Program Supervisor will implement and provide a positive learning environment for children to facilitate the mental physical social and emotional development of children.

RESPONSIBILITIES: As an Infant Teacher-Lead under the supervision of the Director and Supervisor you will:

• Actively participating in all scheduled Team meetings and participating in trainings as required
• Ensure the Infant classroom is in alignment with Health Solutions mission and values
• Ensure the Infant classroom is in alignment with all policies and procedures of Health Solutions
• Ensure the Infant classroom is in alignment with all Colorado Child Care Rules and Regulations
• Responsible for maintaining credentials required for position
• Ensure no child is left unsupervised at any time
• Ability to follow all reporting of possible child abuse and neglect as a mandated child abuse reporter
• Knowledge of Colorado Childcare Licensing Rules and Regulations
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality standards/boundaries with children/families/staff
• Responsible for overseeing guiding role modeling and supervision of the infant teacher
• Responsible for overseeing the daily operation of the infant classroom
• Assist with the creation and development of Child Care Licensing Policies and Procedures
• Assist with recruitment and scheduling of staff
• Ensure a well-run purposeful classroom responsive to participants needs
• Provides a developmentally appropriate healthy and safe learning environment for the children
• Planning a comprehensive multi-cultural curriculum to promote growth and development of children
• Responsible for Lesson Plans Anecdotal Notes Assessment Data and Tracking and Developmental Screenings
• Responsible for record keeping child data child files reports attendance meals/feeding times notes accident reports etc.
• Knowledge of Part C Disabilities Education Act (IDEA)
• Responsible for the planning and development of each childs individual goals to enhance school readiness skills
• Responsible for maintaining an organized stimulating and developmentally appropriate learning environment
• Responsible for actively participating in planned parent communication on a regular basis
• Assist in developing age-appropriate menus activities and schedules
• Knowledgeable and able to assist with emergency preparedness fire and tornado drills on a regular basis
• Model and practice developmentally appropriate behavior when working with children families and staff
• Responsible for feeding of infants and toddlers preparation of materials for educational activities
• Adheres to all health safety and infant bottle/food handling and sanitation requirements
• Responsible for sanitizing of toys and equipment
• Responsible for diapering and/or toileting for children
• Responsible for supervision of children in care of
• Excellent communication skills
• Flexibility to work with all ages of children from infants to 16 years of age
• Responsible for handling emergency situations such as first aid parent contacts etc.
• Performing other job-related duties assigned by the Director or his/her designee

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift push and pull 50 pounds
• Frequent standing walking bending kneeling squatting and sitting on the floor while interacting with infants and young children
• Ability to safely assist children with feeding diapering toileting and other daily care activities
• Ability to respond quickly to childrens needs and emergency situations
• Ability to supervise children in both indoor and outdoor environments for extended periods
• Frequent visual observation required to monitor childrens safety behavior and well-being
• Ability to communicate effectively with children parents and staff in person and by telephone
• Manual dexterity sufficient to operate classroom equipment computers and educational materials
• Ability to work in a childcare environment that may involve exposure to noise cleaning products and common childhood illnesses

What Youll Like About Us

• Competitive pay $22.03 Hourly (Dependent on experience certification and shift)
• Generous benefits package. For most positions includes paid holidays generous PTO EAP tuition reimbursement retirement insurances FSA and a premier wellness program
  • Insurance: Medical Dental and Vision with low deductibles. Also Wellness benefits program available.
  • HS Funded: EAP LifeLock Ask Charlie Life and AD&D LTD
  • Retirement 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
  • Additional Insurance: FSA Voluntary Life Sun Life Voluntary benefits and pet insurance
  • Childcare
  • Flexible work schedule
• Employee recognitions and celebrations
• Warm and friendly work environment in which staff respect and learn from one another

What were looking ForThe Must-Haves

• Must have a High school diploma or GED equivalent or
• Qualified as an Infant Program Supervisor and has verifiable hours and completed 2-3 semester credit hour courses on the development and care of infants and toddlers in a group setting.
• A current Infant and Toddler Care Certificate from and accredited college or university;
• or Child Development Associate Credential CDA and has completed the Infant/Toddler Theory and Practice or issued the Expanding Quality in Infant and Toddler Care Training certificate; or equivalent
• Valid Colorado drivers license and/or access to reliable transportation during work hours
• Demonstrated ability to work with children and adults from a wide variety of cultural and socio-economic backgrounds who are experiencing crisis situations
• Knowledgeable regarding behavioral health physical health and child serving systems

What wed Like to See in youthe Nice-to-Haves

• One or more years of supervision and/or management
• One or more years working with children in an infant setting or early childhood setting
• Bilingual
• Valid CPR and First-Aid Certification

Health Solutions expects all staff to

• Adapt to change in the workplace and use change as an opportunity for innovation and creativity.
• Take ownership of problems brainstorm problem resolutions and use sound judgment in selecting solutions to problems and demonstrate consistent follow through.
• Possess the job knowledge and skills to perform the fundamental job functions and willingly assume greater responsibility over time regarding the scope of work.
• Inspire and model collaborative teamwork and Human Kindness; and
• Demonstrate accommodation politeness helpfulness trust building appropriate boundaries and flexibility in customer service.

Must already be authorized to work in the US; sponsorships not available.

Closing Date: 12/31/2026 EOE M/F