Infant/Toddler Teacher
Employment Type : Full-Time
Overview:
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Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history.
CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come.
Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families!
We’re seeking anInfant/ToddlerTeacherto support our growing needs in our Early Head Start (EHS) Program. You will be the primary teacher for infant and toddlers to ensure they have safe and healthy learning environments. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic EHS professional who has a passion for making a positive difference in the lives of children and families.
WHY JOIN CHS?
- Uplifting mission-driven work culture
- Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history!
- Growth and professional development opportunities
- Great benefits package, including generous paid time off and holidays
Responsibilities:YOU WILL:
- Provide the safety of each child at all times through active supervision, effective arrangement of space and materials, and proper maintenance of equipment.
- Carry out childcare routines in a manner that is respectful, prompt, hygienic, and consistent with best practice.
- Observe children to detect signs of illness, injury, abuse, neglect, emotional disturbance, or other special needs, and report these signs immediately to the Center Director or designee.
- Operate and maintain the classroom arrangement, appearance, decor, and cleanliness providing compliance with all licensing, Office of Head Start (OHS), and other local, state, and federal regulations.
- Regularly observe and evaluate children's development and document progress on individual and school readiness goals.
- Plan and submit complete lesson plans, goals, and resources, as assigned.
- Plan and implement age- and developmentally-appropriate experiences that promote physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development through conversation, play, and creativity, both indoors and outdoors.
- Interact positively with each child throughout all aspects of the daily routine.
- Promote and nurture parent-child bonding and relationships.
- Inform families about their children’s experiences through daily contacts and regularly scheduled home visits and parent conferences.
- Serve as a role model for the children and families, treating them with dignity and respect.
Qualifications:
YOU HAVE:
- Pretty strong knowledge about all things Early Head Start
- Strong organizational skills and a tireless focus on quality results,
- Exceptional leadership, interpersonal and communication skills that allow you to work well with diverse teams, clients and families.
- Resiliency, with a propensity to persevere in spite of constant change, and
- A sincere passion for helping others in need.
YOU NEED:
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with Infant Toddler Endorsement or equivalent college coursework, required
- Experience working with children ages birth to three
Together, good can be done.