Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher - Infant/Toddler - ...

Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher - Infant/Toddler - Early Childhood Program Specialist 2u00a0Community Colleges of Spokaneu00a0Location: Martin Luther King Jr Community Centeru00a0Department: District HS East Central Community Centeru00a0Salary Range: $3,752 - $5,011u00a0Open continuous.u00a0Starting salary for this position is: $3,752 (Monthly)u00a0This Head Start position will receive salary step advancement after 12 months and every 12 months thereafter until the top of the salary range is reached. Each salary step advancement will be approximately a 5% increase in salary.About Usu00a0Spokane 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.u00a0We 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.u00a0Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.u00a0About the Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher - Infant/Toddler - Early Childhood Program Specialist 2u00a0JOB SUMMARYu00a0Under 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 regulationsu00a0DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESu00a0u2022 Collaboratively establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment that promotes children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. u2022 Serve as the primary caregiver for a specific group of children, building secure, nurturing relationships and meeting individual needs through intentional and responsive caregiving.u2022 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. u2022 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. u2022 Implement curriculum that is responsive, supportive of families, and engaging; reflect children's interests and developmental levels while maintaining continuity of care. u2022 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. u2022 Plan and evaluate classroom activities in coordination with team members; support routines, transitions, and group experiences that meet the developmental needs of all children. u2022 Promote and protect children's health and safety by following Individual Health Plans (IHPs), addressing special diets, and incorporating health practices during caregiving routines. u2022 Conduct regular family engagement activities, including home vi

Created: 2025-12-05