Infant/Toddler Tchr

Job Description:

We are looking to employ a qualified Infant/Toddler Teacher, who has a passion for instilling values in young children in our Early Head Start program. The Infant/Toddler Teacher should possess high energy and the ability to handle the demands of babies and toddlers with different personalities and needs. As a minimum requirement, the applicant to be a teacher must have a current Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Applicant must meet state licensing requirements.

Must complete all trainings required by child care licensing, including but not limited to
the following:
a. Ongoing Training: Staff must participate in annual training on child safety, mandated
reporting, and emergency procedures (Title 22, §101216.2).
b. Mandated Reporting: All employees are mandated reporters of suspected child abuse
or neglect (Title 22, §101212(d))

PAY RATE Depending on Education:

CDA in Infant/Toddler - $25.29 hourly

AA in ECE - $26.50 hourly

BA in ECE - $28.92 hourly

Benefits:

• Paid Vacation time and Sick Leave
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance coverage available first day of employment (for full time employees)
• $30.00 per month cost to employee for employee only Core Plan Health and Vision Insurance (for full time employees)
• $15.95 per month cost to employee for employee only Dental Insurance (for full time employees)
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Spring Break and Winter Break
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness and Perkins Loan Forgiveness programs.
• Tuition assistance to meet job requirements
• Paid trainings
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee discount benefit program (LifeMart)
• $35,000 term AD&D life insurance at no cost to employee (for full time employees)
• Travel Connect medical support for assistance when you travel

Interested? To find out more, please visit: https://cdiheadstart.org/santacruzcounty/program-page/careers/

CDI Head Start is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.