Early Head Start Teacher

Position Responsibilities

Planning and conducting classroom activities that provide individual developmental experiences for children.

Performing classroom teaching duties.

Responsibility for the health, safety, and personal welfare of assigned children.

Providing direction for Teacher Assistants and parent volunteers.

Promoting parent involvement in the classroom.

Candidates Must Have

• A working knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in Early Childhood education.
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations pertaining to child abuse and neglect and childcare licensing requirements.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality at all times, including the ability to recognize situations in which confidentiality is required.
• Ability to communicate ideas and instructions orally and in writing.
• Ability to organize and direct classroom activities.
• Ability to work with staff, children and parents.
• A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential with a focus on infant and toddler development.
• AA Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development preferred.
• Must successfully obtain the Red Cross First Aid and CPR certification and Safe Food Handlers certificate and updates as required.
• Possess a valid driver's license.

Benefits

We offer a positive work environment, competitive salary and an excellent benefit package.

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military service or status, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other status protected by law.