Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site TA
About The Position
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency is hiring for a flexible, dual-pathway position serving infants and toddlers in its Early Head Start program. Applicants who meet the educational requirements may be considered for the Early Head Start Teacher role. Applicants who do not yet meet those qualifications may be considered for the Multi-Site Teacher Assistant pathway, with support to earn an Infant/Toddler CDA credential and potential transition to the Teacher role after completing the required qualifications. The position may involve leading or supporting classroom instruction, planning and implementing daily activities, assessing children and using data to guide their development, partnering with families, connecting families with community resources, and maintaining a safe classroom. The role also includes program documentation, recruitment and enrollment support, participation in professional development, and compliance with agency and program standards.
Requirements
- For the Early Head Start Teacher role, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant/toddler development is required.
- For the Multi-Site Teacher Assistant role, a high school diploma or GED is required.
- Multi-Site Teacher Assistants must obtain a CDA in Infant/Toddler within six months of hire.
- Willingness to travel to different classroom locations based on agency need is required for the Multi-Site Teacher Assistant role.
Nice To Haves
- For the Early Head Start Teacher role, a bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred.
- Experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom is preferred for the Early Head Start Teacher role.
- For the Multi-Site Teacher Assistant role, a CDA credential or associate degree is preferred.
- Previous experience with children ages 0–5 is preferred for the Multi-Site Teacher Assistant role.
Responsibilities
- Support or lead classroom instruction, planning, and implementation of daily lessons and activities aligned with children's individualized learning needs.
- Assist with child assessments and use assessment data to guide instruction and developmental planning.
- Build partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, conferences, and classroom engagement.
- Collaborate with families to identify and access needed resources or community services.
- Assist with meal service, model social interactions during mealtime, and help maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
- Participate in recruitment and enrollment efforts for Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
- Collect and maintain required child health and program documentation.
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities at local, state, and national levels.
- Support and document in-kind contributions and volunteer hours.
- Ensure compliance with MCCAA policies, Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, and NAEYC Accreditation.
Benefits
- 100% employer-paid health insurance
- 100% employer-paid dental insurance
- 100% employer-paid life insurance
- Low-cost vision insurance available
- 5% employer contribution to 401(k) after one year of service; no employee contribution required
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Professional development opportunities
- Support to earn a CDA credential for Multi-Site Teacher Assistants
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
