Early Childhood Teacher School Year

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive.

We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3). This role focuses on building secure attachments, fostering social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and implementing research-based curricula aligned with Head Start Performance Standards. The EHS Teacher ensures a safe and stimulating classroom, conducts ongoing assessments, and partners closely with families to support each child's growth and school readiness. Additionally, the EHSTeacher maintains compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations while collaborating with colleagues to promote high-quality early childhood education.

Establish a warm, secure, and trusting atmosphere that promotes healthy attachment and emotional well-being for infants and toddlers

Plan and deliver engaging, research-based activities that support cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom, following health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all children

Monitor and document children's developmental progress using approved assessment tools to individualize learning experiences

Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and naptime routines, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met with respect and sensitivity

Engage in intentional interactions, including talking, singing, reading, and playing, to foster strong language and relationship-building skills

Establish strong communication and collaboration with parents/caregivers, providing regular updates and resources to support child development at home

Work with teaching teams, family advocates, and early intervention specialists to address the needs of all children, including those with disabilities or developmental delays

Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and program policies, ensuring high-quality early childhood education.

Minimum Requirements - Early Head Start Teacher

High School Diploma or equivalent

Current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential in Infant and Toddler

Preferred Requirements - Early Head Start Teacher

Associate Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, or in a different field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in one of these fields of study.

CPR/First Aid CertificationHead Start experience or familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and ELOF

Experience working with dual-language learners and children with disabilities

Training in CLASS, Conscious Discipline, or other early childhood best practices

Travel - Early Head Start Teacher

This position may be required to travel up to 10%

Competitive PTO & paid holidays

Health, dental, vision insurance & more!

Employee Assistance Program

Physical Demands & Work Conditions - Early Head Start Teacher

Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move quickly to ensure child safety.

and classroom materials.

Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling to interact with children.

Assists with tasks like feeding, diapering, and hygiene routines.

While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

#