Early Head Start Teacher
About The Position
The Early Head Start Teacher supports children from birth to age 3 and their families in a collaborative classroom team. This full-time, year-round position provides high-quality care and education in a supportive environment. The teacher creates a safe, nurturing, and engaging setting for infants and toddlers, supports development through intentional play and learning activities, builds respectful relationships with families, and ensures children's well-being, supervision, and daily care. The position starts at $22.44 per hour, with typical hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m.
Requirements
- Associate degree in Early Childhood Education with an infant/toddler focus, or an Infant Toddler CDA credential.
- At least 1 year of related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development with an infant/toddler focus.
- Experience with Early Head Start programs.
- Experience working with infants and toddlers, teen mothers, or families experiencing homelessness.
- Bilingual skills in languages spoken by the families served.
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers.
- Support children's development through intentional play and learning activities.
- Build strong, respectful relationships with families.
- Ensure the well-being, supervision, and daily care of children in the classroom.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 employer match
- 401(k) plan with a 5% company match
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Accident insurance
- Life insurance
- 11 paid holidays
- Paid time off between Christmas and New Year's
- Up to 192 hours of paid time off (PTO) annually
- One hour of paid self-care time every Friday
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
