Early Head Start Teacher

Family Guidance Center; Selma (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Family Guidance Center is looking for an Infant-Toddler Teacher in Selma, AL. This role involves managing a classroom of 6-8 children aged 0-3, working closely with a partner Teacher to foster development and school readiness. Candidates must have a Child Development Associate (CDA) or an AA/BA in Early Childhood Education and experience with infants.

Additionally, the position requires collaboration with families to ensure meaningful progress for each child. Local travel may be required up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• CDA or AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field required.
• Experience with infants and toddlers, including training hours.
• Physical exam and background checks are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Manage a classroom of 6-8 children aged 0-3.
• Ensure classroom operation with partner Teacher.
• Work with families to help each child achieve developmental goals.

Skills

Working with infants and toddlers

Collaborative teamwork

Local travel

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA or AA/BA in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Easter Seals Early Head Start - Selma, AL 36701

Mission Statement

Family Guidance Center of Alabama is dedicated to strengthening families through partnering with families, organizations, and communities and through the provision of an accessible comprehensive system of coordinated programs and services designed to enable people of all ages in Alabama to envision and achieve their goals.

Job Summary

The Infant-Toddler Teacher is responsible for a classroom of children 0-3 years of age. The Teacher will work collaboratively with his/her partner Teacher to ensure the successful operation of a classroom with a total of 6-8 children. The Teacher, along with families and colleagues, works to achieve meaningful progress of each child along his/her unique developmental path and toward Family Guidance Center school readiness goals.

Qualifications Requirements

• Infant/Toddler CDA – OR – AA/BA in Early Childhood Education or related field with at least 120 training hours in Infant/Toddler content and at least 480 hours of experience working with infants and toddlers.
• Physical exam and background checks are required for this position.
• Travel required locally or long-distance up to 10% of the time for work-related meetings and functions.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.