Infant / Toddler CDA Specialist supports high-quality care for children from birth to three within community-based programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate, CDA-aligned curriculum.
- Model best practices for caregivers to strengthen learning and care routines.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and applicable licensing standards.
- Conduct observations and assessments of children’s development.
- Document progress and maintain accurate child records.
- Partner with families, healthcare professionals, and social service staff to support holistic development and school readiness, with a focus on underserved communities.
Qualifications & Skills
- Strong knowledge of infant/toddler development and early childhood education practices.
- Ability to align teaching strategies with CDA expectations.
- Competence in observation, assessment, and documentation.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with families and multidisciplinary partners.
- Commitment to child well-being through health, safety, and compliance.