Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site TA

MID CUMBERLAND COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCY•Woodbury, TN

5d•$18 - $20

About The Position

This dual-position posting offers a flexible entry point for individuals interested in working with infants and toddlers in the Early Head Start program. Applicants are considered for an Early Head Start Teacher role if they meet the educational requirements for a lead teaching position, or for a Multi-Site Teacher Assistant pathway role if they do not yet meet those qualifications. Multi-Site Teacher Assistants receive support to earn a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential and may transition into the Teacher role after completing the required qualifications. Both roles support or lead classroom instruction, lesson planning, child assessment, family partnerships, resource access, meal service, classroom safety, recruitment and enrollment, documentation, and compliance with applicable agency and program requirements. The role may also involve travel between classroom locations based on agency need. For the Early Head Start Teacher role, a CDA credential or equivalent infant/toddler development coursework is required; a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field is preferred. For the Multi-Site Teacher Assistant role, a high school diploma or GED is required, and the employee must obtain a CDA in Infant/Toddler within six months of hire. The position offers a career pathway into the Early Head Start Teacher role.

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.
Multi-Site Teacher Assistants must be willing to travel to different classroom locations based on agency need.

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’s 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 individualized learning needs.
Assist with child assessments and use data to guide instruction and developmental planning.
Build partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, conferences, and participation in classroom activities.
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 the 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.
For Multi-Site Teacher Assistants, travel to different classroom locations based on agency need.

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 a 401(k) after one year of service; no employee contribution required.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development opportunities.

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