$18/hour
The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for creating a nurturing, responsive, and developmentally appropriate environment for infants and toddlers in alignment with Head Start standards and the Integrated Approach. This role serves as the primary caregiver for a small group of children, planning and implementing individualized learning experiences that support each child’s growth in physical, social, emotional, and cognitive domains. The teacher collaborates closely with families, maintains detailed assessment records, and upholds health, safety, and sanitation standards in the classroom. The ideal candidate demonstrates warmth, patience, and strong communication skills, and is committed to continuous learning and teamwork.
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Create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment by preparing materials and arranging the physical space to meet the evolving needs of infants and toddlers.
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Plan and deliver a comprehensive child development program using the Integrated Approach, incorporating Head Start content areas such as health, nutrition, and parent involvement.
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Serve as the primary caregiver for a small group of infants or toddlers, providing consistent, nurturing care and developmentally appropriate interactions.
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Model best practices in caregiving and early learning for co-workers, supporting a positive, collaborative team culture.
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Use developmentally appropriate strategies to support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
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Observe and assess children regularly for developmental milestones, safety, and well-being; maintain accurate documentation and child assessment records.
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Collaborate in planning, assessing, and evaluating classroom activities, curriculum, and center-wide initiatives.
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Build strong, ongoing relationships with families, including conducting a minimum of three home visits and two parent-teacher conferences per year, with proper documentation.
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Support the development and maintenance of Individual Activity Designs (IADs) and educational resource materials.
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Supervise and guide daily routines, including meals, toileting, handwashing, rest time, and structured/unstructured play.
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Provide direction to teacher assistants and volunteers, fostering a supportive and effective team environment.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary classroom in accordance with health and safety guidelines.
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Actively participate in professional development, including staff meetings, in-service trainings, and workshops.
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Perform other duties as assigned to support program goals.
