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Educational Requirements: Caregivers hired to support this position will be required to hold a CDA Infant/Toddler credential or an Associateu2019s degree (AA). An Associateu2019s degree in Early Childhood Education and Infant/Toddler CDA (Child Development Associate Certificate) preferred.Schedule: Hours: 8:30 am to 3:30 pm. Up to (2) 8:00 AM arrivals per month for paid staff meetings and/or trainings and/or up to (2) 4:30 PM departures per month for paid staff meetings and/or trainings. 2 home visits per student.Experience Requirements: Two yearsu2019 experience in pre-school (infant/toddler) classroom. Experience should include the ability to adapt curriculum to meet the needs of all children including at risk, special needs, and culturally diverse populations.General Purpose: The Caregiver will provide a successful, safe and supervised educational setting for infants and toddlers while they are in the Early Head Start environment. Develop individual goals for children, provide on-going assessment on progress and facilitate transition into Head Start or other pre-school settings. Support parents in their role as primary caretakers and educators of their children and encourage their involvement in all aspects of the program.Essential Job Responsibilities and Performance Indicators:- Meet the needs of all children; including those who are at risk, those with special needs, those who are gifted, and those who are culturally diverse.- Integrate all EHS components into classroom time.- Develop and utilize daily plans, which reflect mandated elements, parental and cultural influences, and promote the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of EHS children.- Individualize one-to-one and group activities to reflect the unique needs and strengths of all children in the classroom.- Follow consistent routines, which include feeding, diapering and toileting, napping, planned small and large group experiences, choice time, activities such as music and movement, large and small motor activities, and effective transitions between activities.This is a brief description only of the position. Anyone interested may request a full job description from the Human Resource Department.The Childrenu2019s Home Society is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/D/V. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.If interested, please contact Flora Liang no later than September 15, 2025 at 609-695-6274 Extension 240.