Early Head Start Teacher

Utah Community Action • Salt Lake City, UT

77d • $23

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 a full-time, 40-hour-per-week, year-round commitment. The typical work schedule is 7:45 a.m.- 4:15 p.m. The Early Head Start Teacher works collaboratively as a member of a classroom team to deliver high-quality services to all children and families, and is responsible for the safety, supervision, and activities of children from birth to 3 years of age assigned to 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

• Deliver high-quality services to all children and families.
• Ensure the safety and supervision of children from birth to 3 years of age.
• Plan and implement activities for children in the classroom.
• Collaborate with classroom team members.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).
• Healthcare spending account (HSA) with up to a $2,500 match.
• 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
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees