Early Head Start Teacher

Central Kentucky Head Start; Ekron (KY); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Head Start in Ekron, KY is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher responsible for the care and education of enrolled children. You will serve as the primary teacher, provide safe learning environments, and implement age-appropriate curricula.

Qualifications include Infant/Toddler CDA credential and ability to lift up to 45 pounds; position involves working Monday–Friday with an 8-hour shift. Background check and reliable transportation are required.

Qualifications

• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Works well with individuals of all cultures and backgrounds.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize workload.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lift and carry toddlers up to 45 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb and move to perform daily activities.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Reliable transportation is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide services to toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments, and age-appropriate curricula.
• Serve as the primary teacher for children and ensure safe, healthy learning environments with individualized activities.
• May be designated as Center Assistant to cover classrooms during breaks and full-day operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team player

Cultural sensitivity

Organization

Communication

Mobility/physical ability

Background check/drug screen

Reliable transportation

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

Job description

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.