CDC Toddler Teacher

Job description

Eanes ISD is currently seeking a Toddler Teacher! We offer great pay and benefits!!

*Only applications submitted through the Eanes ISD website will be considered for employment*

Please submit your application online at www.eanesisd.net/jobs

Detailed information and job descriptions are available on the Eanes ISD website.

Primary Purpose:

The Eanes ISD Child Development Center is looking for educators with a passion for early childhood.

Our schools are play-based environments focused on the growth and development of each child in our care. We are accredited at the highest level with Texas Rising Star. The CDC is a co-teaching environment run with low child to teacher ratios. On a daily basis, you will be responsible for the care of children between 18-35 months (usually broken down to two different classrooms). Current ratios for these rooms range from 10-11 children to two teachers.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Higher education (CDA, Associates, Bachelors, Masters or Ph.D.) in early childhood education or related field is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required (we will train if necessary)

Responsibilities and Duties

• Able to work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m.
• Provide active and global supervision of all children in care; maintain class transition logs
• Work collaboratively with co-teacher, ensuring continuity of care and a positive classroom environment
• Know, understand and implement program philosophy and Minimum Standards for Child

Care Centers as set forth by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services

• Know, understand and implement policies within the CDC Employee Handbook including safety procedures
• Attend staff meetings, sometimes after work hours (approximately 4-6 per year)
• Obtain 30 hours of continuing education annually to meet Minimum Standards
• Plan and prepare your classroom and environment, maintain developmentally appropriate expectations and activities for all children as individuals and a group
• Create and implement weekly lesson plans, assess growth and development on a daily basis and hold parent teacher conferences at least once per year
• Recognize signs of illness, fatigue and/or abuse in children
• Build cooperative and meaningful relationships with parents and sustain communication via multiple channels
• Build positive rapport with team members, elementary school colleagues and district administration
• Comfort with technology (iPads and computers), used as a classroom tool and for district communication
• Maintain confidentiality of the program and families/children
• Complete diapering, hand washing, cleaning and sanitizing duties in accordance with

Minimum Standards

• Maintain and share daily sheets of Infant activity with parents
• Able to lift up to 25 lbs., bend, squat, kneel and move around comfortably with young children