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Early Head Start Teacher
$18–$23 per Hour (Based on Education)
Care for Babies. Support Families. Shape a Child's Brightest Beginning.

There are few opportunities in life more meaningful than helping a child thrive during their earliest years. As an Early Head Start Teacher, you'll have the privilege of caring for infants and toddlers during one of the most important and precious stages of human development—when brains are growing rapidly, attachments are forming, and every interaction helps build the foundation for lifelong success.

This role is about so much more than teaching. You'll become a trusted partner to families, a nurturing caregiver to young children, and a vital part of a support system that helps both children and parents flourish. Through responsive caregiving, meaningful relationships, and intentional learning experiences, you'll help families create strong foundations that last a lifetime.

Why You'll Love This Role

Experience the Joy of the Earliest Milestones From first smiles and first words to first steps and discoveries, you'll witness some of the most memorable moments in a child's life while helping guide their healthy growth and development.

Partner with Families for Success You won't just teach children—you'll work closely with parents and caregivers to support family goals, celebrate achievements, and ensure children have consistent support both at home and in the classroom.

Help Build Lifelong Learners Research shows that the first three years of life are critical to future learning and development. Your nurturing care and responsive interactions can positively influence a child's future for years to come.

Become Part of a Caring, Mission-Driven Team Join a team that believes strong families create strong children and is committed to making a lasting difference in the lives of those we serve.

What You'll Do

• Create a warm, safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where infants and toddlers feel secure, loved, and ready to learn.
• Serve as the primary caregiver for a small group of children, building trusting relationships through responsive and individualized care.
• Plan and implement learning experiences that support children's physical, social, emotional, language, and cognitive development.
• Observe, assess, and document children's growth and developmental milestones.
• Collaborate with families to support each child's individual needs, strengths, and goals.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences that strengthen the connection between home and school.
• Partner with families to celebrate accomplishments and address developmental concerns early.
• Guide daily routines including feeding, diapering, handwashing, rest time, and play in ways that promote independence and healthy development.
• Maintain detailed child assessment records and support individualized learning plans.
• Collaborate with classroom teammates to create a positive, supportive learning environment.
• Ensure classrooms meet the highest standards for safety, health, cleanliness, and child well-being.
• Participate in ongoing training and professional development to continuously grow as an educator.

What Makes You Successful

• A genuine love for infants, toddlers, and families.
• Patience, warmth, and the ability to build trusting relationships.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Commitment to creating inclusive, nurturing learning environments.
• Passion for helping children and families reach their fullest potential.
  

Grow With Us
As an Early Head Start Teacher, you'll receive ongoing professional development, coaching, and support while building a rewarding career in early childhood education. You'll gain valuable experience in child development, family engagement, assessment practices, and relationship-based care.

Most importantly, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact during the years that matter most.

• High school diploma or equivalent with a current Infant/Toddler CDA or an Associate’s degree in Child Development or Early Childhood Education, plus a valid health card.
• Minimum of two years' experience in a licensed or formal childcare setting.
• Strong understanding of child and human development, with effective verbal and listening (receptive) communication skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive, respectful relationships with children, families, and team members.
• Demonstrated ability to engage with infants in a warm, patient, and responsive manner.
• Must meet all health and safety requirements, including: 
  • Passing a pre-employment and/or periodic physical exam
  • Annual TB screening
  • Background check every 24 months

The physical requirements for this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must be able to walk at a fast pace for extended periods of time.
• Participate and incorporate brisk ten (10) minute walks with children into daily routine/lesson plans.
• Must be able to stand for extended periods of time.
• Ability to lift/carry up to 30 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• Must be able frequently to twist, turn, kneel, bend and stoop multiple times per day.
• Must be able to sit on the floor and interact with small children.
• Must be able to perform physical activities with children.
• Must be able to monitor children’s safety in all activities.