Early Head Start Teacher

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC); Corydon (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary life

Life insurance

Vacation leave

13 paid holidays

401k plan

Job summary

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC) is seeking a full-time Early Head Start Teacher to plan, organize and implement education services for infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years. You will collaborate with a Co-Teacher and Classroom Aide to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans using the Head Start Birth-5 curriculum.

You will perform developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings and ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana licensing, CACFP

Qualifications

• CDA credential or equivalent; LHDC may provide on-the-job training to obtain the credential.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education; experience preferred.
• Must meet Head Start/Indiana regulations including background checks and licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and implement education services for infants and toddlers (6 months to 3 years).
• Collaborate with a Co-Teacher and Classroom Aide to prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Complete developmental, behavioral and sensory screenings within required timeframes.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Birth-5 standards, Indiana licensing, CACFP guidelines, and LHDC procedures.

Education

CDA credential

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Description

Head Start Birth-5 has an opening for a full-time Early Head Start Teacher position working 35 hours per week. Responsible for the planning, organization, and implementation of education services for Early Head Start infants and toddlers ages 6 months to 3 years old. Will work in collaboration with a Co-Teacher and Classroom Aide to prepare and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans, utilizing research-based curriculum as designated by the Head Start Birth-5 program. This position will complete the required developmental, behavioral, and sensory screenings within the required time period. Complete duties and responsibilities as they relate to the Head Start Performance Standards, Indiana Day Care Licensing Regulations, CACFP Guidelines, and Head Start Birth-5 Forms and Procedures Manual.

Requirements

Childhood Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant toddler development required. LHDC may provide on-the-job training to obtain the appropriate credentials if necessary. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience teaching infants and toddlers preferred.

Must meet Head Start and Indiana Child Care Licensing Regulations, including Head Start Standards of Conduct, federal and state criminal history requirements, sex offender registry checks, drug screen, physical, and complete an annual T.B. test.

LHDC offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time employees.

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• voluntary life
• life insurance
• vacation leave
• 13 paid holidays
• 401k plan

All LHDC employees are eligible for reimbursement for professional development approved by the organization as long as they have been employed for at least 6 months.

LHDC provides services to clients regardless of age, sex, race, color, religion, disability, veteran status, genetics, national origin, ancestry, or familial status. The agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer.