Job Details

Department

Early Head Start / Head Start

Deadline to Apply

05-30-2025 12:00:00 AM

Description

Location: EHS Infant & Toddler Center - Brownwood, TX
Reports To: Program Director / Center Director
Status: Non-Exempt
Calendar: 220 Days/Year Round

Major Duties/Responsibilities:

1. Cognitive Development & Early Literacy:
   • Implement strategies to foster early literacy, language, and cognitive skills.
   • Use the Infant/Toddler Frog Street Curriculum to guide lesson plans and objectives.
   • Set up learning centers and activities that promote cognitive growth.
   • Implement ongoing assessments to tailor learning experiences to each child's needs.
2. Social and Emotional Development:
   • Promote social skills, emotional regulation, and cooperative behavior through positive reinforcement.
   • Address unacceptable behaviors with calm, respectful redirection.
   • Create a cooperative, non-competitive classroom environment where all children can feel secure and valued.
   • Foster feelings of trust and security, especially for infants and toddlers.
3. Physical Development (Fine & Gross Motor):
   • Provide activities that develop fine and gross motor skills through play and structured activities.
   • Integrate health and nutrition education, ensuring compliance with guidelines.
4. Self-Care and Adaptive Skills:
   • Encourage independence and self-care skills through age-appropriate activities.
   • Model self-care routines, such as eating, cleaning up, and washing hands.
5. Fine Arts and Creativity:
   • Offer opportunities for children to explore their creativity and engage in fine arts activities.
   • Incorporate music, arts, and movement into daily routines to enhance developmental growth.

Classroom Management & Child Guidance:

• Behavior Management: Reinforce positive behaviors and use non-physical, non-humiliating methods to guide children’s actions.
  • Use calm, non-threatening language to redirect and reinforce behavior expectations.
  • Brief supervised separation for behavior correction when needed, adhering to age-appropriate guidelines.
  • Foster self-control through positive reinforcement and teach the child acceptable behavior.
• Interaction: Engage with children during all activities (indoor/outdoor) and provide meaningful learning experiences.
  • Model correct speech patterns and vocabulary.
  • Ensure that children feel respected, heard, and safe.
• Health & Safety: Maintain hygiene and ensure that proper health protocols, such as those from the CACFP, are followed.
  • Cooperate with health professionals and staff to monitor developmental progress and health needs.
  • Report any concerns regarding child welfare (abuse/neglect) as per protocol.

Collaboration & Parent Involvement:

• Parent Communication: Keep parents informed about their child’s progress through conferences, home visits, and a bulletin board with relevant information.
  • Promote active involvement of parents and encourage them to share their skills with the program.
  • Respectfully involve fathers in all activities and interactions.
• Staff Collaboration: Work closely with co-teachers to share information and ensure consistency in child care and development.
  • Maintain proper staff/child ratios and ensure safety and communication between staff members.

Documentation & Compliance:

• Maintain accurate records of attendance, meals, developmental screenings, and other required documentation.
• Adhere to all safety, health, and child care licensing standards.
• Cooperate with the Early Head Start/Early Head Start Director, ensuring timely updates and compliance with policies.

Ongoing Professional Development:

• Keep up with training and certifications, including maintaining CDA certification.
• Participate in staff development sessions and stay updated on best practices for child development and safety issues.

Experience: Minimum of one year experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or young children birth through 5 years of age required