Early Head Start Teacher

AKA Head Start•Spring Valley, CA

About The Position

All Kids Academy Head Start is currently accepting applicants for Early Head Start teacher Positions for the 2026-27 school year. Join our team in the mission to close the achievement gap by providing quality school readiness programs and comprehensive services to children, families, and communities in East County. The purpose of this posting is to build an eligibility list of qualified candidates to reference as positions become available. Submit your application now to be considered when our next opening becomes available! Summary: Under the direction of the Center Director, the Early Head Start Teacher must develop and implement appropriate classroom activities. Create a classroom environment favorable to learning and personal growth in compliance with agency standards and abilities of children. Responsible for providing and modeling high quality, responsive, nurturing care, and education that is respectful of the child's development. The Early Head Start Teacher, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her own unique developmental path and toward school readiness goals. Hours per week: 40 Weeks per year: 45

Requirements

Associate degree or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development, with 3 semester units of infant/toddler development AND 3 units supervised field experience, AND ability to obtain an Associate Teacher permit within 90 days of hire.
OR
12 semester units of Early Childhood Education or Child Development courses, including 3 semester units of infant/toddler development, AND Associate Teacher Permit or higher (must have permit at time of hire)
Minimum 6 months’ work experience in a licensed Early Childhood Education setting required for all candidates.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, clean, nurturing, and inviting learning environment for children
Support the social, intellectual and emotional development of children
Implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum for children
Build the basic curriculum on a caregiving routines as a shared experience between teacher and child
Supervise children both indoors and outdoors at all times
Plan and implement learning experiences and utilize integrated curriculum plans, which reflect mandated elements and components, parental and cultural influences, and promote and advance the intellectual, social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of infants and toddlers
Complete all developmentally appropriate assessments and screenings on all children as required
Develop skill based, individualized classroom activities for each child based on parental input, direct observations, and developmental assessments/screenings including identified activities designed for children with special needs based on their Individual Education Plan
Promote parent involvement by reinforcing the role parents as primary caregiver and educator of their child(ren)
Plan and coordinate the work of the teacher assistant and work cohesively with other staff
Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child's background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic and familial values and beliefs into the childcare program and lesson plans
Assist families with children's transitions from toddler to preschool
Maintain a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher assistant(s), volunteers, parents, and program specialists in planning and implementing activities
Implement the developmental assessment for each child to determine the child’s strengths and areas in which each child may need help
Implement behavior plans designed by resource/mentor teachers and/or mental health specialists
Develop a positive relationship with each child and promote the development of self-esteem and self-discipline
Ensure full implementation of IFSPs and inclusion of children with disabilities and special needs
Develop activities based on Individual Education Plan (IFSP) for children with special needs
Conduct a minimum of two (2) home visits with primary caregivers and two (2) parent/teacher conferences per family, per academic year
Conduct direct observations on children and record data
Collect data and file in children’s portfolios and files
Ensure routines such as diapering, toileting/training, hand washing, tooth brushing, eating, napping, and transitioning between activities are carried out in a manner that is prompt, hygienic, and consistent with regulations and good child development practices
Work effectively with other staff at the center to promote teamwork, maintaining professionalism and continuously sustaining a positive environment
Perform other related duties.

Benefits

Group medical, dental, and vision insurance
403(b) retirement plan with up to 6% employer match
Annual 5% pay rate increases, up to the maximum step
16 Paid holidays
Two paid personal days
Paid vacation and sick leave
$1500 Tuition Reimbursement each year
$1000 Service Awards every 5 years
Employer-paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Voluntary benefits: Life and AD&D, Accident Insurance, Short-term Disability, Critical Illness Insurance, and Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Paid professional development days
We are pleased to currently offer a one-time $1200.00 Sign-up Bonus to be paid in one lump sum on a separate check on the first regularly scheduled pay date upon employment with All Kids Academy Head Start, Inc. The sign-up bonus is subject to deductions and withholdings as required by law, including state and federal tax, social security, FICA, and all other employment taxes.