Early Head Start Teacher

Utah Community Action • Salt Lake City, UT

11d • Onsite

About The Position

We are hiring an Early Head Start Teacher in our Head Start classroom. These teachers will work with children from birth to 3 years of age. This position is 40 hours a week, year-round. The typical work schedule is 7:45 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. Our Early Head Start Teacher earns a competitive wage of $23.21/hour. We also provide generous benefits, which include: - Health, dental, and vision insurance - A flexible spending account (FSA) - A healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match - A 401(k) plan with a 5% match - Short- and long-term disability insurance - Accident insurance - Life insurance - 11 paid holidays - Paid time off (PTO) between Christmas and New Year's - Up to 192 hours of paid time off each year - An hour of paid time every Friday for self-care Are you looking for a rewarding teaching career where you can make a difference in the lives of preschool children? Have you been looking for a teaching job where you will enjoy coming to work every day? If so, apply today! POSITION SUMMARY The Early Head Start Teacher works cooperatively as a member of a classroom team to deliver high-quality services for all children and families and is responsible for the safety, supervision, and activities of the children from birth to 3 years of age assigned under their care in the program.

Requirements

• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on infant and toddler development, or Child Development Associate credential
• 1 year of related experience

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or Human Development with a focus on infant and toddler development
• Previous Early Head Start experience or experience working with infants/toddlers, teen mothers, and homeless families
• Bilingual in languages spoken by families served by UCA

Responsibilities

• works cooperatively as a member of a classroom team to deliver high-quality services for all children and families
• responsible for the safety, supervision, and activities of the children from birth to 3 years of age assigned under their care in the program

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• A flexible spending account (FSA)
• A healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match
• A 401(k) plan with a 5% match
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Accident insurance
• Life insurance
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) between Christmas and New Year's
• Up to 192 hours of paid time off each year
• An hour of paid time every Friday for self-care

What This Job Offers

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