Early Head Start Teacher
About The Position
Now Hiring: Early Head Start Teacher. Do you enjoy helping young children learn and grow? We're looking for a caring and dedicated Early Head Start Teacher to support children from birth to age 3 and their families. This full-time, year-round position starts at $23.21 per hour, with typical hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Join our team and make a positive difference in the lives of young children every day. As an Early Head Start Teacher, you will be a vital part of a collaborative classroom team, providing high-quality care and education in a supportive environment. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers; support their development through intentional play and learning activities; build strong, respectful relationships with families; and ensure the well-being, supervision, and daily care of the children in your classroom.
Requirements
- Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education (infant/toddler focus), or Infant Toddler CDA credential
- At least 1 year of related experience
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development (infant/toddler focus)
- Experience with Early Head Start programs
- Experience working with infants/toddlers, teen mothers, or families experiencing homelessness
- Bilingual skills in languages spoken by the families we serve
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment for infants and toddlers
- Support their development through intentional play and learning activities
- Build strong, respectful relationships with families
- Ensure the well-being, supervision, and daily care of the children in your classroom
Benefits
- health, dental, and 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
