Early Head Start Teacher

Central Kentucky Head Start; Radcliff (KY); On-site; USD 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Kentucky Head Start is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to oversee all aspects of care and education for enrolled children. You will serve as the primary teacher, create safe learning environments, and implement age-appropriate curricula while collaborating with staff and families.

The role involves light classroom duties, potential Center Assistant assignments for coverage, and adherence to program policies to support infants and toddlers’ development.

Qualifications

• Works well independently and as part of a team.
• Supports diverse families and backgrounds.
• Demonstrates strong organizational skills to meet deadlines.
• Communicates clearly in written and oral form.
• Capable of lifting up to 45 pounds and physical activity.
• Requires reliable transportation and background check.

Responsibilities

• Provides services to toddlers including caregiving, development assessments, and age-appropriate curricula.
• Serves as primary teacher ensuring safe, healthy learning environments and individualized activities.
• May be designated as Center Assistant for coverage during breaks and full-day operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Organization

Communication skills

Physical stamina

Reliable transportation

Background check

Education

CDA credential or coursework

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.