Infant/Toddler Teacher

Under direction, in accordance with established program performance standards, and applicable state and federal regulations, engage with children ages six week to age three and provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for children and their parents. Responsibilities include: maintain a safe, healthy classroom environment appropriate for infants/toddlers, and cleanliness of the facilities; implement active supervision health and safety practices that ensure children are kept safe at all times, as determined by program policy; work in collaboration with families to develop individual goals for all children; respond to the needs of individual children with concern for their developmental level, interests, special needs, and individual style and pace of learning; provide for the physical needs of infants/toddlers, including diapering and feeding; ensure all Early Head Start component areas are included in the planning of daily lessons and classroom/outdoor environment: physical, cognitive, social/emotional development; health; safety; nutrition; and culture; stay abreast of current issues and trends by participation in program-sponsored in-service training and/or workshops; perform other duties as assigned. 

Requirements: A minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) Certificate in Infant and Toddler and trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood education with a focus on infant and toddler development; Associate or hire degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or Child and Family Development; Must have a valid State of Ohio Driver's License and transportation as position requires some travel (training, workshops, etc.); post-employment physical and Criminal background checks conducted.