Early Head Start Teacher

Description
Cheaha Regional Head Star/Early Head Start
Join Our Teaching Team!
Are you passionate about helping young children learn, grow, and thrive? Cheaha Regional Head Start/Early Head Start is looking for a dedicated, caring, and enthusiastic Early Head Start Teacher to join our team!
Our teachers create safe, nurturing, and engaging environments where infants and toddlers can build strong relationships, develop essential skills, and reach important developmental milestones.
If you are passionate about early childhood education and enjoy making a difference in the lives of young children and families, we would love to hear from you!
What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Provide responsive care and developmentally appropriate learning experiences for infants and toddlers.
• Plan activities that support children's social, emotional, physical, cognitive, and language development.
• Follow approved curriculum and Head Start program requirements.
• Incorporate individualized and small-group activities into daily routines.
• Support learning through play, exploration, hands-on activities, and meaningful interactions.
• Respond to each child's individual needs, interests, and learning style.
• Maintain constant supervision of children and required child-to-staff ratios.
• Conduct daily health checks and follow health, safety, sanitation, and nutrition procedures.
• Observe, document, and assess children's development using approved assessment systems.
• Maintain accurate classroom and child records, including medical information, emergency contacts, and authorized release information.
• Communicate regularly with families regarding their child's development and learning.
• Conduct parent conferences and required home visits.
• Engage families in their child's learning and development.
• Participate in family engagement, child recruitment, and community activities.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free classroom and outdoor environment.
• Follow emergency, medication, and safety procedures.
• Make referrals when developmental or family needs are identified.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and agency information.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Center Director or Education Manager.

Qualifications
In accordance with Head Start requirements, Early Head Start center-based teachers must have:

• A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential
• Training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development

Three years of related experience is preferred.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with infants and toddlers
• Patient, caring, and dependable
• Knowledgeable about early childhood development
• Creative and enthusiastic about learning
• Comfortable working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Organized and detail-oriented
• 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 infants and toddlers throughout the day
• Assist with classroom and 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/Early Head Start, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most important years of a child's development.
Our teachers help create strong foundations for learning, build meaningful relationships with families, and give young children the care and support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
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.
Work Location: In person
Requirements
Qualifications
In accordance with Head Start requirements, Early Head Start center-based teachers must have:

• A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential
• Training or equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development

Three years of related experience is preferred.
What We're Looking For
We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with infants and toddlers
• Patient, caring, and dependable
• Knowledgeable about early childhood development
• Creative and enthusiastic about learning
• Comfortable working with children and families from diverse backgrounds
• Organized and detail-oriented
• 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 infants and toddlers throughout the day
• Assist with classroom and 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/Early Head Start, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact during some of the most important years of a child's development.
Our teachers help create strong foundations for learning, build meaningful relationships with families, and give young children the care and support they need to learn, grow, and thrive.
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.
Work Location: In person