Lead Infant-Toddler Teacher

Description

JOIN THE ECS4Kids TEAM

At ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services), we honor young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through programs like Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK), Head Start, School Readiness, Child Care Resource & Referral (CCRR), and more, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Florida to promote children’s well-being. These enable us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida. 

ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Career development
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Lead Primary Caregiver is responsible for creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children from birth to 3 years of age. This role includes planning and implementing individualized care routines and curriculum activities that support the physical, emotional, cognitive, and social development of young children. The teacher fosters trusting relationships with children and families, promoting open communication and collaboration.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Child Care & Supervision

• Provide attentive, responsive care that meets the individual needs of each infant and toddler.
• Always supervise children, ensuring safety and well-being in both indoor and outdoor settings.
• Maintain appropriate child-to-teacher ratios in accordance with licensing requirements.

Curriculum & Development

• Plan and implement a culturally sensitive educational program that is developmentally appropriate for each child’s age and language.
• Encourage sensory exploration, language development, and motor skills through daily routines and play.
• Observe and document each child’s growth, development, and behavior; use observations to tailor activities.
• Use Teaching Strategies Cloud to plan and create weekly digital lesson plans that promote the cognitive, language, literacy, social, emotional, and physical development of children.
• Follow the approved daily schedule to implement to fidelity the daily lesson plans from the approved curricula.

Health & Hygiene

• Follow all protocols for health checks, diapering, feeding, handwashing, and sanitation.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of classroom materials and infant/toddler areas.
• Administer medications and handle health-related needs in accordance with center policy and parental instructions.
• Ensure safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children and self.

Communication & Relationships

• Build strong, caring relationships with infants and toddlers through consistent interaction and positive reinforcement.
• Communicate daily with families about each child’s activities, developmental progress, meals, and mood.
• Partner with parents on transitions, developmental goals, and strategies for home support.

Professionalism & Compliance

• Follow all center policies and procedures, including safety, emergency, and confidentiality guidelines.
• Maintain required documentation, including daily logs, incident reports, and assessments.
• Participate in staff meetings, required training, and professional development.
• All other duties as requested to maintain the success of the center and ECS4Kids.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports to the Center Director.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

 High School Diploma or GED and one of the following:

• Child Development Associate Credential – Infant & Toddler (CDA IT)
• Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)<