Infant & Toddler Lead Teacher- Full-Time, Full-Year

About the role

The Early Head Start Lead Teacher will lead a classroom serving infants and toddlers ages 0–3, focusing on the most critical years of development. The role involves creating a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive environment, implementing curriculum aligned with Head Start standards, guiding daily routines, and individualizing care to meet each child's unique needs. Additionally, the teacher will mentor support staff, model best practices in infant-toddler care, and build strong partnerships with families to promote growth at home and in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive environment
• Implement curriculum aligned with Head Start standards
• Guide daily routines
• Individualize care to meet each child’s unique needs
• Mentor support staff
• Model best practices in infant-toddler care
• Build strong partnerships with families

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• Valid Ohio Early Childhood Educator License
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Qualifications

• Knowledge of infant-toddler development and best practices
• Experience with curriculum implementation and assessment
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong organizational and time management skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Inclusive benefits package
• Vacation, sick leave, and personal days
• Paid training and professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate family needs.