Our mission is to provide a comprehensive learning environment to children, respectful of their cultures; and to assist families in reaching self-sufficiency through the combined efforts of parents, community and staff.
The Early Head Start Teacher I reports directly to the Early Head Start Center Supervisor and plans and implements individually age-appropriate care giving activities, curriculum and practices for infants and toddlers, ages 0-3 years. The teacher puts into practice theories and sound principles of early childhood education and child care and recognizes the parent as a full partner in the infant’s and toddler’s development. The Teacher embraces the inclusion of both typically developing infants and toddlers and those having special developmental needs.
The Early Head Start Teacher I reports directly to the Early Head Start Center Supervisor and plans and implements individually age-appropriate care giving activities, curriculum and practices for infants and toddlers, ages 0-3 years. The teacher puts into practice theories and sound principles of early childhood education and child care and recognizes the parent as a full partner in the infant’s and toddler’s development. The Teacher embraces the inclusion of both typically developing infants and toddlers and those having special developmental needs.
· Preferred: A Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education with two (2) years experience teaching infants and toddlers in a child care setting. Or, an Associate’s Degree in Early Child Development with three (3) years teaching infants and toddlers in a child care setting, and an approved plan to meet the foregoing requirement.
· Minimum: Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with two (2) years’ experience teaching infants and toddlers in a childcare setting, OR a High School Diploma or equivalent with a current Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credentialing (CDA) and five (5) years’ experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare setting and a written plan to meet the minimum requirements within two (2) years.
- Minimum Education Level: Associate's Degree
- Preferred Education Level: Bachelor's Degree
To apply for the position, applicants should mail, fax (631) 758-2953, or email resumes to humanresources@liheadstart.org. Please indicate position desired. For more information, visit our website at www.liheadstart.org.
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