Teacher - Early Head Start

Job Description

Job Description

About This Role

This center of learning serves children from six weeks to 12 years old. We are currently seeking a 4K Assistant Teacher to join our staff. Ideal candidates exude a friendly demeanor, have a passion for children, and strive to create a supportive and encouraging environment for children and parents.

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

Four additional teachers are needed to join our staff.

What You'll Do

• Develop and implement educational curriculum by creating engaging classroom activities based on best practices and early learning standards.
• Lead by example and encourage team success through modeling and coaching.
• Plan age-appropriate activities to foster social, cognitive, and emotional growth in children.
• Maintain regular communication with parents through informal discussions, progress reports, and parent-teacher conferences.
• Ensure compliance with center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain a healthy classroom environment, adhering to high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and child safety.
• Accurately maintain records, forms, and files.
• Develop a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.

Early Head Start experience is a plus, but not required.

Requirements

• Strong oral and written communication skills, as well as basic computer proficiency.
• High energy and the ability to work collaboratively with staff, children, and parents to foster a team environment.
• A solid understanding of child development principles.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must clear a comprehensive background check and pass a health screening.

Must be able to interact with children by getting up and down from the floor.

Must be able to lift at least 35 pounds.

• Flexibility is required, with hours ranging between 6:30am and 6:00pm.

MUST Have:

• ECD 101 certification (Preferred)
• Excellent hearing
• Excellent vision

Nice To Haves

• A 2-year Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education, with a commitment to pursuing a 4-year degree in Early Childhood Education.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Bonus eligibility
• Access your wages in real time
• Dental
• Vision
• Voluntary Life Insurance Policy