Early Head Start Teacher

Lincoln Hills Development Corporation (LHDC); Rockport (IN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Voluntary 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 and deliver education services for infants and toddlers aged 6 months to 3 years. You will work with a Co-Teacher and Classroom Aide to create developmentally appropriate lesson plans using Head Start Birth-5 curriculum and conduct required screenings.

This role requires a CDA credential or equivalent, with on-the-job training possible.

Qualifications

• CDA credential or comparable credential and coursework in early childhood development with infant/toddler focus.
• LHDC may provide on-the-job training to obtain credentials if needed.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education and experience with infants/toddlers preferred.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Early childhood development

Team collaboration

Education

CDA credential

Associate/Bachelor 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, including

• medical
• dental
• vision
• disability
• voluntary life and 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.