Preschool Infant Toddler Specialist

Lutheran Services Florida seeks a Preschool Infant Toddler Specialist to support high-quality care and education for infants and toddlers in our Head Start program. In this on-site role, you'll implement developmentally appropriate activities, monitor milestones, and help ensure a safe, nurturing classroom environment. You'll partner closely with families, teachers, and support staff to individualize care, support screenings and referrals, and meet program standards. Join a mission-driven, compassionate team serving vulnerable children and families across Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily developmental care and education for infants and toddlers in a preschool/Head Start setting
• Implement and adapt age-appropriate curricula and activities that support cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development
• Monitor, document, and report on children's growth, behavior, and developmental milestones
• Collaborate with families, teachers, and specialists to create individualized learning and care plans
• Ensure a safe, nurturing, and hygienic classroom environment that meets all licensing and Head Start standards
• Support screenings, referrals, and follow-up for developmental or behavioral concerns
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and professional development to enhance early childhood practices
• Maintain accurate records and compliance with agency, state, and federal regulations

Required Skills

• Infant and toddler care
• Early childhood curriculum implementation
• Child development assessment and documentation
• Knowledge of Head Start or Early Head Start standards
• Health, safety, and hygiene practices in childcare
• Classroom management for infants and toddlers
• Family engagement and communication
• Developmental screening and referral processes
• Behavior observation and reporting
• Compliance with childcare licensing regulations