Join Our Teaching Team!
Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? Cheaha Regional Head Start is looking for a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Teacher to join our team!
Our teachers create safe, engaging, and supportive classrooms where children can develop socially, emotionally, physically, and academically while building the skills they need for future success.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy making a difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do
- Create a safe, welcoming, and engaging classroom environment.
- Plan and provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences for children.
- Follow Head Start, Alabama Early Learning Guidelines, Pre-K Standards, and approved curriculum requirements.
- Support children's social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
- Provide responsive care and effective teaching based on each child's individual needs.
- Maintain constant supervision of children and required child-to-staff ratios.
- Use play, hands-on activities, exploration, and group experiences to encourage learning.
- Observe, document, and assess children's development and progress.
- Maintain accurate classroom and child records.
- Communicate regularly with parents and families about their child's development and learning.
- Conduct parent conferences and required home visits.
- Use approved technology and assessment systems to document children's progress and communicate with families.
- Follow health, safety, sanitation, nutrition, and emergency procedures.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free classroom and outdoor learning environment.
- Identify concerns and make appropriate referrals when needed.
- Participate in family engagement, recruitment, and community activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director or Education Manager.
Qualifications
Candidates must meet applicable Head Start teacher education requirements, which include:
- An Associate or Bachelor's degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or a related field, equivalent coursework, or another qualification pathway permitted under applicable Head Start requirements.
- Experience working with young children is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work effectively with children, families, and staff.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and accurate documentation.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:
- Passionate about working with young children
- Patient, caring, and dependable
- Creative and enthusiastic about learning
- Comfortable working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
- Organized and able to manage multiple responsibilities
- A strong communicator and team player
- Committed to maintaining confidentiality
- Dedicated to creating a positive and inclusive learning environment
Physical Requirements
This position requires the ability to:
- Lift up to 50 pounds
- Bend, stoop, stand, and walk for extended periods
- Work directly with young children throughout the day
- Assist in classroom and other center activities as needed
Transportation Requirements
If personal transportation is required for job duties, employees must:
- Be at least 21 years of age
- Have a valid driver's license
- Provide required automobile liability insurance
- Provide a current Motor Vehicle Report (MVR)
- Meet the requirements to be insured under the program's non-owned vehicle insurance plan
Benefits
Eligible employees may receive:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) Matching
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Professional Development and Training Opportunities
Pre-Employment Requirements
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of required:
- State and Federal criminal history background checks
- Child Abuse and Neglect Registry check
- Pre-employment drug screening
Employees are also subject to applicable ongoing screenings and annual evaluations.
Why Join Cheaha Regional Head Start?
At Cheaha Regional Head Start, you won't just teach—you'll help build the foundation for a child's future.
Our teachers have the opportunity to inspire learning, build meaningful relationships, support families, and make a lasting impact in their communities.
If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young children, we invite you to apply today!
Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Pay: $27,439.91 - $45,596.01 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
