Early Head Start Teacher -Fort Payne CCP

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama; Fort Payne (AL); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

CPR/First Aid certification

Job summary

Fort Payne Childcare Partnership is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing learning environment for infants and toddlers from birth to three years in Fort Payne, Alabama. The teacher will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and ensure compliance with Head Start standards and licensing requirements.

The role requires a CDA credential (infant/toddler) or equivalent, coursework in infant/toddler development, and experience with young children.

Qualifications

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with an infant/toddler focus, or equivalent credential.
• Coursework or training in infant and toddler development.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare or early childhood setting.
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
• Create a warm, safe classroom environment that promotes learning through exploration and play.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Maintain attendance, assessment, and child development records.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start standards, licensing regulations, and agency policies.
• Attend staff meetings and collaborate with program staff and families.

Skills

Infant/toddler care

Observation & assessment

Family engagement

Health & safety

Documentation

Professional development

Education

CDA credential (infant/toddler)

Coursework in infant & toddler development

CPR and First Aid certification

Experience in infant/toddler care

Associate's or Bachelor's in ECE (preferred)

Job description

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Early Head Start Teacher -Fort Payne CCP

Regular Full Time Professional Fort Payne, AL, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 1043

Salary Range: $11.71 To $16.95 Hourly

JOB TITLE:Early Head Start Teacher STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE (dependent upon education & years of experience): $11.71-$16.95-Per Hour

JOB POSTING CLOSES ON September 30, 2026

This job posting is for Fort Payne Childcare Partnership

The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers ages birth to three years. The teacher plans and implements educational activities that support children's cognitive, social-emotional, physical, and language development while building positive relationships with families. The position ensures compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, Alabama licensing regulations, and program policies and procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Child Development and Education

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and daily activities for infants and toddlers.
• Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment that promotes learning through exploration and play.
• Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development.
• Conduct ongoing observations and assessments to monitor developmental progress.
• Individualize instruction to meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities or developmental delays.
• Maintain active supervision of children at all times.

Family Engagement

• Develop positive relationships with parents and families.
• Conduct parent conferences, home visits, and family engagement activities as required.
• Share information regarding children's development and progress.
• Connect families with community resources and support services as needed.

Health and Safety

• Ensure compliance with health, safety, sanitation, and licensing requirements.
• Monitor children's health and well-being and report concerns appropriately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
• Follow all emergency procedures and child supervision policies.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate attendance, assessment, and child development records.
• Complete required reports and documentation in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, state regulations, and agency policies.
• Participate in program monitoring, evaluations, and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Professional Responsibilities

• Attend required staff meetings, training sessions, and professional development activities.
• Collaborate with supervisors, family advocates, disability specialists, and other program staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of children, families, and program information.
• Demonstrate professionalism and positive communication with children, families, and staff.

Required

• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with an infant/toddler focus, or equivalent credential.
• Coursework or training in infant and toddler development.
• Experience working with infants and toddlers in a childcare or early childhood setting.
• Ability to pass required background checks and pre-employment screenings.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within designated timeframe.

Preferred

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
• Experience working in Early Head Start or Head Start programs.
• Knowledge of Creative Curriculum, CLASS, developmental screening tools, and Head Start Performance Standards.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
• Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and actively engage with young children.
• Ability to supervise children indoors and outdoors for extended periods.