Early Head Start/Infant Toddler Teacher

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc.; Plymouth (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

South Shore Community Action Council, Inc. in Plymouth, MA is seeking an Infant/Toddler Teacher for its Early Head Start program. You will provide a nurturing, safe environment to support social, emotional, and cognitive growth in infants and toddlers.

The role requires implementing activities per Early Head Start standards, engaging families, assisting with meals, and collaborating with a team to promote healthy development.

Qualifications

• MA EEC Infant Toddler Certification or CDA required as minimum.
• Bi-lingual skills helpful but not required.
• Experience with birth-3 years population.
• Must be able to speak and understand English.
• Background checks (CORI, DCF, SORI, fingerprint) required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide infants and toddlers with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment.
• Lead teaching activities in accordance with Early Head Start Performance Standards.
• Involve parents in educational activities to enhance skills and development.
• Assist with meals and other activities as assigned.

Skills

English speaking

Bi-lingual (Portuguese)

Bi-lingual (Arabic)

Bi-lingual (Spanish)

Education

MA EEC Infant Toddler Certification

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood or related field

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

Core Duties

Provide infants and toddlers with a nurturing, safe, and healthy environment to help them develop socially, intellectually, physically, and emotionally in a manner appropriate to their age and stage of development in relationship to the overall goal of social competency. Perform teaching activities in accordance with the Early Head Start Performance Standards, while assuming a lead role in the classroom. Involve parents in the educational aspects of the program to increase their knowledge and understanding of skills and experiences in child growth, education, and development, specifically with infants and toddlers. Meal assistance and other various activities as assigned.

Core Qualifications

MA EEC Infant Toddler Certification and associates or bachelor's degree early childhood (or related field), or CDA required as minimum. Bi-lingual (Portuguese, Arabic or Spanish) helpful although not required. Experience with birth-3 years population. Must be able to speak and understand English. Minimum Requirements at employment: All candidates must undergo a CORI, DCF, SORI, and fingerprint background check; prior to beginning employment. Date of posting 8/19/26 deadline to apply 9/1/26 or until a suitable candidate is found. Valid MA state driver?s license. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.