Top 55 Head start Jobs in Virginia

Early Head Start - Infant Toddler Teacher
STEPS Inc. —Amelia Court House, VA
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Cleaning
- In-person
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Assistant Preschool Teacher
The Campagna Center —Alexandria, VA
- $21.43 - $22.93 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Writing skills
- Health savings account
- AD&D insurance
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Head Start Grantee Specialist- Service Area VII
ICF —Reston, VA
- $67,355 - $114,503 a year
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Driver's License
Vacancy- 2026-27: Mental Health Specialist, Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start
Shenandoah Valley Head Start Program —Staunton, VA
- 8 hour shift
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
12d
Behavioral Specialist- Head Start Program
Hopewell City School District —Hopewell, VA
- $56,052 - $89,474 a year
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Spanish
Program Services Team Leader - Head Start
Hampton Roads Community Action Program —Chesapeake, VA
- $68,337 - $74,023 a year
- Full-time
- In person
- Microsoft Word
- Background check
- Classroom
- 403(b) matching
- Health insurance
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5d
Senior Office Manager
CCPS - Hopkins Elementary School —Chesterfield, VA
- $46,458.48 - $78,952.14 a year
- Full-time
- Current TB test
- Word processing
- Writing skills
Data Operations Specialist – Head Start (Data Quality, Records & Governance)
JBS International —Virginia
- Mid-level
- 3 years
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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Head Start Program Manager
The Improvement Association —Waverly, VA
- $54,000 - $58,000 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Mid-level
- Preschool
Disabilities Specialist
Richmond Public Schools —Richmond, VA
- $71,756 - $110,353 a year
- Online Application
- School experience
- Spanish
- Current TB test
Instructional Assistant - Head Start
Richmond Public Schools —Richmond, VA
- $30,600 - $47,058 a year
- Online Application
- Classroom
- Current TB test
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
Teacher Assistant I/II (Head Start)
York County, VA —Williamsburg, VA
- $33,443 - $35,115 a year
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- CDL
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
Lead Program Support Specialist
Voigt Peters Associates LLC —Arlington, VA
- $75,000 - $95,000 a year
- Full-time
- Customer service
- 5 years
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Early Head Start Assistant Teacher
HumanKind —Bedford, VA
- $16.50 - $19.00 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- Pass drug screening
- High school diploma or GED
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Preschool & Daycare Teachers (Lead & Assistant)
EarlyDay —Falls Church, VA
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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2d
Head Start Grantee Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish) Region IV
ICF —Reston, VA
- $67,355 - $114,503 a year
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
Vacancy- 2026-27: Health Specialist, Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start
Shenandoah Valley Head Start Program —Staunton, VA
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Nursing
- Health insurance
3d
Part-Time Early Childhood Educators: Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers & Classroom Support
Light Years Child Development Center —Norfolk, VA
- $15 - $19 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Master's degree
- Flexible schedule
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Case Manager - Early Childhood Services (Head-Start)
New River Valley Community Services —Pearisburg, VA
- $39,487.50 - $45,410.63 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
Head Start Early Childhood Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish) Region III (REMOTE)
ICF —Reston, VA
- $67,355 - $114,503 a year
- Full-time
- Remote
- Spanish
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills

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Early Head Start - Infant Toddler Teacher

STEPS Inc. -
Amelia Court House, VA

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Job Details

Full-time | Contract
From $16 an hour

Benefits

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Professional development assistance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Classroom management
Lesson planning
Infant care
Associate's degree
Early Childhood Education
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Position Summary

The Early Head Start (EHS) and/or Infant/Toddler Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children ages 0–3. The teacher promotes school readiness by supporting cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development while building strong partnerships with families. Positions in several locations are available.

Early Head Start positions are 10-month contract positions. For 2026-2027 positions summer training will be required.

Key Responsibilities

· Child Development & Curriculum Implementation

Plan and implement individualized, developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with EHS/Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (ELOF).
Use observation and assessment tools (e.g., Teaching Strategies GOLD) to track child progress.
Support language, social-emotional, and motor development through responsive caregiving.

· Health, Safety & Supervision

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
Ensure active supervision of children at all times.
Follow all licensing, Head Start Performance Standards, and agency policies.

· Family Engagement

Build respectful, culturally responsive relationships with families.
Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences.
Support families in setting and achieving developmental goals for their child.

· Screening & Assessment

Conduct developmental screenings within required timelines.
Participate in Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP) processes when applicable.
Use data to individualize instruction.
Conduct ongoing observations of children’s skills and ability aligned to learning outcomes.

· Documentation & Compliance

Maintain accurate and timely records (attendance, assessments, incident reports).
Ensure compliance with federal, state, and program regulations.

· Team Collaboration

Work collaboratively with co-teachers, family service workers, and specialists.
Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

Minimum: CDA (Infant/Toddler) or Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (per Head Start requirements).
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in ECE or related field.
Experience working with infants and toddlers in a group setting.
Knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards preferred.

Pay: From $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

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head start jobs in virginia

Early Head Start - Infant Toddler Teacher

Assistant Preschool Teacher

Head Start Grantee Specialist- Service Area VII

Vacancy- 2026-27: Mental Health Specialist, Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start

Behavioral Specialist- Head Start Program

Program Services Team Leader - Head Start

Senior Office Manager

Data Operations Specialist – Head Start (Data Quality, Records & Governance)

Head Start Program Manager

Disabilities Specialist

Instructional Assistant - Head Start

Teacher Assistant I/II (Head Start)

Lead Program Support Specialist

Early Head Start Assistant Teacher

Preschool & Daycare Teachers (Lead & Assistant)

Head Start Grantee Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish) Region IV

Vacancy- 2026-27: Health Specialist, Shenandoah Valley Head Start/Early Head Start

Part-Time Early Childhood Educators: Lead Teachers, Assistant Teachers & Classroom Support

Case Manager - Early Childhood Services (Head-Start)

Head Start Early Childhood Specialist (Bilingual English/Spanish) Region III (REMOTE)

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