Head Start Infant/Toddler Teacher

Open until filled • Non-exempt • Full-time (40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year)

Pay

• $15.45/hour: Infant/Toddler Teachers with an Infant/Toddler CDA or FCCPC Birth to Five credential
• $16.57/hour: Infant/Toddler Teachers with an Associate Degree – Early Childhood Education
• $18.83/hour: Infant/Toddler Teachers with a Bachelor Degree – Early Childhood Education

About the role

The Infant/Toddler Teacher serves as the primary caregiver for children six weeks through three years of age, reporting to the Center Director. Responsibilities include actively supervising and ensuring the safety of all children in the classroom, promoting each child’s growth and development through developmentally appropriate experiences, and creating an environment that fosters personal relationships, experimentation, choice-making, problem-solving, and age-appropriate self-help skills.

Requirements

• One of the following credentials:
  • Infant/Toddler CDA or FCCPC
  • Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or AA with 6 classes in ECE
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or related Education field with 6 classes in ECE
• One year of experience working with young children, ages birth to 3
• Some supervisory experience
• Ability to interact effectively with people from diverse backgrounds
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated computer literacy, including MS Office applications and internet navigation
• Completion of DCF 45-hour training within 6 months of employment
• Current Florida Driver’s license and reliable transportation
• Satisfactory criminal records check for abuse and neglect
• State-required minimum vehicle insurance and uninsured motorist insurance
• Must meet all requirements of the Department of Children and Families
• Background screening through the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse (per Florida HB 531, 2025)

Physical Demands

• Actively involved with children at all times, requiring constant supervision
• Stand for long periods while working in the classroom and on the playground
• Moderate to vigorous physical activity throughout the day
• Stoop, bend, kneel, hop, and skip as needed
• Sit on the floor with children during circle time and center time
• Lift up to 50 lbs

Required Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

• Current Florida Driver’s license
• Reliable transportation
• Satisfactory criminal records check for abuse and neglect
• State-required minimum vehicle insurance and uninsured motorist insurance