Early Head Start Teacher

Utah Community Action • Salt Lake City, UT

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About The Position

The Early Head Start Teacher supports children from birth to age 3 and their families in a collaborative classroom team. The role provides high-quality care and education in a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment. Teachers support children’s development through intentional play and learning activities, build strong and respectful relationships with families, and ensure children’s well-being, supervision, and daily care. This is a full-time, year-round position, with typical hours of 7:45 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. Starting pay is $22.44 per hour.

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.
• Work as part of a collaborative classroom team to provide high-quality care and education.

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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree