What are the responsibilities and job description for the Infant/Toddler Teacher (Primary Caregiver)- Redding/Anderson position at Shasta County Head Start Child Development?
Infant/Toddler Teacher (Primary Caregiver)- Redding/Anderson at Shasta County Head Start Child Development
Application Deadline
8/12/2026 11:55 PM Pacific
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24.26 - 29.01 Per Hour
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Job Summary
Job Summary
*This job is 40 hours a week, Monday - Friday* Benefits Shasta Head Start offers a comprehensive benefits package including: Employer paid medical, dental, and vision insurance Paid Time Off (PTO) 15 paid holidays per year 401(k) to eligible employees after one year Employee referral bonus program Extensive training opportunities Position Summary We are currently looking for a Primary Caregiver with a proven track record of child development, education, and experience with infants/toddlers. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Primary Caregiver will provide day to day care to infants or toddlers in a Head Start classroom using SHS developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments and build responsive relationships with children and families.
Requirements / Qualifications
• Child Development Matrix Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher and 6 units in Infant/Toddler Learning and core ECE units: Human/Child Development (3 units); Family, Child and Community (3 units); and Program/Curriculum (3 units) (AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 6 units in Infant/Toddler Learning and core ECE units: Human/Child Development (3 units); Family, Child and Community (3 units); and Program/Curriculum (3 units) desired) • One year related experience (Two years related experience desired) • Must have and maintain current EMSA First aid and CPR • Must have or obtain a Child Development Matrix Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher within one year of hire date. Must maintain Child Development permit until desired education obtained • Understanding of infant and toddler development • Ability to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with infants/toddlers and their families • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations • Ability to perform basic math; to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs • Ability to organize documents accurately and to write using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings • Pre-employment requirements: o Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record o Criminal Background Check Required o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment o Pre-Employment TB Test o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
Requirements / Qualifications
• Child Development Matrix Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher and 6 units in Infant/Toddler Learning and core ECE units: Human/Child Development (3 units); Family, Child and Community (3 units); and Program/Curriculum (3 units) (AA degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, including 6 units in Infant/Toddler Learning and core ECE units: Human/Child Development (3 units); Family, Child and Community (3 units); and Program/Curriculum (3 units) desired) • One year related experience (Two years related experience desired) • Must have and maintain current EMSA First aid and CPR • Must have or obtain a Child Development Matrix Permit at the Associate Teacher level or higher within one year of hire date. Must maintain Child Development permit until desired education obtained • Understanding of infant and toddler development • Ability to develop consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with infants/toddlers and their families • Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations • Ability to perform basic math; to compute rate, ratio, and percent; and to draw and interpret bar graphs • Ability to organize documents accurately and to write using correct grammar, spelling, and punctuation • Ability to effectively communicate with community members and groups, managers, regulatory agencies, and families both individually and in group settings • Pre-employment requirements: o Valid California Drivers License and clean DMV record o Criminal Background Check Required o Pre-Employment Strength Assessment o Pre-Employment TB Test o Up to date records of pertussis, measles, and influenza vaccines
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