Infant & Toddler 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.

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 Professional Certification (ECP)
• Experience working with infants and toddlers
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with families and colleagues

Qualifications

• Passing background check
• Current First Aid/CPR certification
• Knowledge of Head Start program requirements

Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Inclusive benefits package including health insurance, retirement savings plan, and paid time off
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible schedule to support work-life balance

Pay

Competitive salary commensurate with experience

Schedule

Flexibility to accommodate the needs of infants and toddlers