Early Head Start Teacher

Lincoln Hills Development Corp • English, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Early Head Start Teacher position working 35 hours per week. Responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of education services for Early Head Start infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old. Will work in collaboration with a Co-Teacher and Classroom Aide to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, utilizing research-based curriculum as designated by the Head Start Birth-5 program. This position will complete the required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time period. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Requirements

• Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential.
• Trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant toddler development.
• Meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations.
• Meet Head Start Standards of Conduct.
• Meet federal and state criminal history requirements.
• Pass sex offender registry checks.
• Pass drug screen.
• Pass physical.
• Complete an annual T.B. test.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Experience teaching infants and toddlers.

Responsibilities

• Planning, organization, and implementation of education services for Early Head Start infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old.
• Prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, utilizing research-based curriculum.
• Complete required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time period.
• Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Disability
• Voluntary life and life insurance
• Vacation leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k plan
• Reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization (after 6 months of employment).

What This Job Offers

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