Hillside Early Childhood Center is searching for creative, warm Lead Infant and/or Lead Toddler Educator with a love for early childhood education to join a team of loving and enthusiastic educators at an Early Childhood Center in South/Central Austin. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field or a CDA credential is required for lead positions. Knowledge of NAEYC and Texas Rising Star criteria a definite plus, as well as hands-on experience working with infants in a group care setting.

The ideal candidate should possess:

• A passion for educating the youngest learners from a play-based perspective, using the environment as an important teaching tool
• Knowledge of infant and/or toddler development and infant and/or toddler curriculum
• An appreciation for the outdoor learning environment, including gardening and natural play spaces
• Excellent communication skills, enthusiasm, energy, and a love for learning
• Willingness to collaborate in a team environment
• Knowledge of best practices for early childhood education including the documentation of children’s progress by writing anecdotal records, taking photos, and collecting student work

Duties include, but not limited to the following:

• Create environments for infants/toddlers with a strong focus on social and emotional learning
• Observe and assess children to plan and individualize care
• Maintain developmental records for each child in comprehensive portfolio
• Develop strong relationships with parents and children to foster home and school connectivity
• Understand and stay current on TX Minimum Standards, as well as criteria for NAEYC and Texas Rising Star.

Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development or related field or a CDA credential is required for lead positions. Knowledge of NAEYC and Texas Rising Star criteria a definite plus, as well as hands-on experience working with infants and/or toddlers in a group care setting.

About Hillside Early Childhood Center

Hillside Early Childhood Center is proud to serve children and families in Austin and the surrounding areas. We offer quality early childhood education with a true play-based and developmentally appropriate curriculum year round. Our campus and environments are intentionally planned for children ages 6 weeks to 4 years old, with highly qualified educators to guide them through this critical stage of early development. Our mission is to deliver a quality, full-day, year-round developmental program, that fosters healthy bodies, joyful hearts, curious minds, and engaged families, in an inclusive and innovative community.

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