Early Head Start Teacher

Central Kentucky Head Start; Kentucky; On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Head Start, a program of Central Kentucky Community Action Council Inc., seeks an Early Head Start Teacher in Springfield, KY. The role covers all aspects of care and education for enrolled children, with responsibilities for physical caregiving, development, and age-appropriate curricula.

The position is full-time, with Monday–Friday shifts; CDA credential for Infant/Toddler or equivalent coursework is required.

Qualifications

• Infant/Toddler CDA credential or equivalent coursework required.
• Ability to regularly lift up to 45 pounds.
• Background check and drug screen required.
• Reliable transportation required.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to toddlers including physical caregiving, developmental assessments and age-appropriate curricula.
• Serves as the primary teacher for children and maintains safe, healthy learning environments with individualized activities.
• May be designated as Center Assistant to cover classroom needs during breaks or full-day operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Dependability

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA or equivalent coursework

Job description

# Early Head Start TeacherSpringfield, 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.**