Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher - Infant/Toddler - Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

Location: HS West Central Comm Ctr Spokane

Department: District HS West Central Community Center

Salary Range: $3,752 - $5,011

Open continuous. 

Starting salary for this position is: $3,752 (Monthly)

Employees hired at the entry step of this range receive salary step advancement after six months and every 12 months thereafter. An employee hired at anything higher than the entry step of the range will have salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until they reach the top of the salary range. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase.

About Us 

Spokane Colleges Head Start/ECEAP/Early Head Start provides care and support for more than 1,600 children and their families. We offer safe and secure learning environments for children to grow and develop their skills to succeed in elementary school and beyond.

We are dedicated to working with low-income families. and involve parents and families in developing the goals of each Head Start center including centers on the Spokane Falls Community College and Spokane Community College campuses. We also serve the children of eligible students while they attend college.

Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.

About the Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher - Infant/Toddler - Early Childhood Program Specialist 2

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision of the Center Manager, the Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher – Infant/Toddler is responsible for implementing the educational curriculum and the general operation of an early childhood classroom, providing support services to infant/toddlers and their families, including home visits, and working collaboratively with another teacher in a co-teaching model, as defined by Head Start (HS)/EHS Performance Standards and applicable state and local laws and regulations

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaboratively establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that promotes children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. *
• Serve as the primary caregiver for a specific group of children, building secure, nurturing relationships and meeting individual needs through intentional and responsive caregiving.
• Collaborate closely with co-teacher to share responsibility for all children, ensuring continuity of care and a consistent, nurturing environment within the teaching team model. *
• In partnership with families, develop and implement individualized Child Individual Plans (CIPs) based on developmental assessments and family input; ensure alignment with IFSPs or IEPs where applicable. *
• Implement curriculum that is responsive, supportive of families, and engaging; reflect children’s interests and developmental levels while maintaining continuity of care. *
• Observe and assess assigned children on an ongoing basis; maintain complete and accurate documentation in hard copy and electronic systems for each child in the primary care group. *
• Plan and evaluate classroom activities in coordination with team members; support routines, transitions, and group experiences that meet the developmental needs of all children. *
• Promote and protect children’s health and safety by following Individual Health Plans (IHPs), addressing special diets, and incorporating health practices during caregiving routines. *
• Conduct regular family engagement activities, including home visits and conferences, to support the learning and development of children in the primary care group. *
• Collaborate with classroom team and direct service staff to ensure integrated service delivery and to support transitions and continuity of care for children and families. *
• Represent and promote the program at community events and maintain collaborative relationships with local agencies and partners. *
• Stay current with required training, team meetings, reflective supervision, and written program updates. *
• Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
• Comply with district policies, procedures and directives, state and federal regulations, orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
• Support and advance Spokane Colleges’ strategic plan, and perform related duties as required. *

* Indicates this is an essential duty.

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