Primary Caregiver for Infant Toddler CareAt — Shasta County Head Start Child Development Inc.

Opportunity Summary 

We are currently looking for a Primary Caregiver with a proven track record of child development, education, and experience with infants/toddlers. If you enjoy building relationships, hard work and innovation, providing excellence, and want to have fun with your fellow employees, you may be who we are looking for. Under the direct supervision of the Site Supervisor, the Primary Caregiver will provide day to day care to infants or toddlers in a Head Start classroom using SHS developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessments and build responsive relationships with children and families. 

Posted by 09/18/24

Opportunity Learning Outcomes 

Assist supervisor in maintaining a safe, clean, and healthy work environment Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, federal and state regulation, and Community Care Licensing requirements Supervise classroom staff as assigned. Ensure performance evaluation, goal setting, and staff development plans are completed Maintain record keeping and reporting systems to ensure accurate information with timely completion and follow-up Build relationships and participate in community collaborations and events to enhance Head Start services Plan and implement SHS developmentally appropriate curriculum and assessment Oversee supervision and management of children in the classroom in order to ensure a safe, clean, and healthy learning environment

Opportunity Training 

Students will receive on-site hands-on training in policies, procedures, and best practices. There will be opportunities to attend workshops and other in-service trainings on a variety of position specific topics.

Additional risk specific to this opportunity 

Working with young children does include potential exposure to communicable diseases. Universal precautions must be followed to prevent and reduce illness.

Program 
Center for Community Engagement
Location Type 
On-site
Location 
Redding, CA
United States
Expected Hours 
HoursDuration
25hours per academic term
Students required to have a personal vehicle 
Yes
Fees students may incur with this opportunity 
Background Check (e.g., fingerprinting, live scans, driving record)
TB tests
This opportunity provides some form of compensation 
No
Opportunity Availability 
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing
Ongoing