Early Head Start Teacher

West Feliciana Parish Schools; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

West Feliciana Parish Schools seeks an Early Head Start Teacher for an 11-month, full-time role at the Family Service Center. The position offers a starting salary based on experience plus a $3,500 stipend, with responsibilities spanning planning, implementing, and evaluating early childhood activities for infants and toddlers.

The ideal candidate has an associate degree in early childhood or CDA, with 1 year of related experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in early childhood or CDA required.
• 1 year experience in early childhood preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and ability to link families to services.
• Ability to develop supportive relationships with very young children and families.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitive and mature with the ability to relate to children and adults.
• Ability to lift infants and toddlers and participate in floor activities.
• Willing to work flexible hours and in center- or home-based programs.
• Preference given to EH/Head Start experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement the Head Start program for center-based and/or home-based settings.
• Organize daily activities to provide varied experiences for children.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments.
• Visit each child’s home at least twice a year to learn about the home environment.
• Complete timely documentation of screenings, assessments, plans, attendance, and health checks.

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood or CDA

Job description

• Position Type: Early Childhood/ Teacher (3 years old and under)
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Location: Family Service Center
• Date Available: 11/09/2026

Job Title: Early Head Start Teacher

Details:

• Full Time Position (11 month/220 day)
• Salary is based on experience- starting salary: $29,623 PLUS $3,500 Stipend

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associates degree in early childhood, or closely related field, or CDA
• 1 year experience (preferred) as a teacher in an early childhood program serving infants and toddlers (below 3 years of age) in a developmentally appropriate environment, preferably in a human services setting
• Knowledge of community resources and skills to link families with appropriate resources
• Training and experience necessary to develop consistent, stable and supportive relationships with very young children, their families and pregnant women
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Sensitive and mature and able to relate well to children and adults
• Ability to lift infants and toddlers and participate in floor activities
• Willing to work flexible hours
• Willing to work in center-based or home-based programs
• Preference given to Early Head Start or Head Start parent who meets all the other qualifications

Overview of Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge, understanding and adherence to the philosophy, goals, objectives, policies, procedures and standards of the Family Service Center, Head Start, Louisiana Child Care Licensing and other appropriate entities, including professional knowledge and skills to carry out activities.
• Plan and implement the program for center-based and/or home-based programs in accordance with the Head Start Standards.
• Organize each day's activities to provide children with a variety of experiences and opportunities.
• Conduct developmental screenings and ongoing assessments to determine motor, language, social, cognitive, sensory and emotional skills.
• Visit each child's home (in center-based program) at least twice a year to become familiar with the home environment.
• Complete timely, neat, complete and accurate documentation of screenings, assessments, individualized plans, attendance, daily health checklist, feedings, daily activity logs for parents, home visits, inventories and other documentation as may be necessary for providing quality services.

Postings current as of 10/25/2026 12:59:35 AM CST.