Early Head Start Teacher

CKYHS; Bardstown, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. in Bardstown, KY is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to lead care and education for enrolled toddlers, implementing age-appropriate curricula and ensuring a safe learning environment.

This full-time position requires an Infant/Toddler CDA credential or equivalent coursework, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to lift up to 45 pounds. Center Assistant duties may be assigned for coverage.

Qualifications

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication, written and verbal.
• Excellent organization and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and development for toddlers.
• Implement age-appropriate curricula and developmental assessments.
• Serve as primary teacher and ensure safe, healthy learning environments.
• Provide individualized learning activities for children.
• May serve as Center Assistant for coverage during breaks and full-day operations.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Communication

Organizational skills

Cultural competency

Physical ability

Reliability

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Job description

# Early Head Start TeacherBardstown, KY Full-Time---JOB PURPOSE: The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for all aspects of the care and education of enrolled children.RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:* Provides services to toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments, and implementing age-appropriate curricula.* Serves as the primary teacher for children and ensures safe and healthy learning environments and individualized learning activities for children.* Individual may also be designated as a Center Assistant, assigned to classrooms as needed to provide continuity of care for required coverage during staff breaks, staff planning, and full-day operations.* Other duties as assigned.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:* Works well independently and as part of a team.* Works well with individuals of all cultures and socio-economic backgrounds.* Strong organizational skills, ability to monitor and prioritize workload and meet strict deadlines.* Strong communication skills, both written and oral.* Ability to regularly lift and carry toddlers who may range in weight up to 45 pounds.* Ability to stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, sit, and rise from the floor.* Ability to reach with hands/arms and use hands to manipulate, handle, and feel objects.* Background check/drug screen.* Reliable transportation required.SCHEDULE:* 8-hour shift, Monday-Friday.EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:* Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent college coursework.**Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc. provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.**