Early Head Start Teacher — Impactful, Inclusive Learning

Ucp-of-Central-Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Disability insurance

Education support

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida seeks a dedicated Early Head Start/Child Development Specialist to implement a developmentally appropriate, multicultural curriculum for infants and toddlers. You will assess each child’s progress, set individualized goals, and collaborate with therapists, co-teachers, and families to support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities include home visits as required, maintaining documentation to meet Head Start standards, engaging families,

Qualifications

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) and early childhood learning.
• Experience assessing children and developing individualized goals.
• Ability to work with children with special needs in regular education activities.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills (written and oral).
• Ability to work cooperatively with parents and staff; interpret written materials.
• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare concise reports and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements a developmentally appropriate, multicultural curriculum for infants and toddlers.
• Oversees team assessment of each child using identified tools and sets goals.
• Develops and uses lesson plans, Family Partnership Agreement, and IFSP to promote development.
• Participates in multidisciplinary team planning and engages input from parents.
• Maintains documentation to comply with Early Head Start standards and HIPAA.
• Conducts home visits as required for assessment support and family needs.
• Builds and maintains relationships with families; supports their progress.
• Oversees classroom supplies, equipment, and inventory; participates in events.

Skills

DAP knowledge

Early childhood development

Assessing children

Communication skills

Parent collaboration

Data collection & reporting

Written & oral communication

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA credential

PreK CDA (or Infant/Toddler within 1 year)

Associate degree in Early Childhood education or related

DCF 45 Hour Training

Job description

UCP of Central Florida seeks a dedicated Early Head Start/Child Development Specialist to implement a developmentally appropriate, multicultural curriculum for infants and toddlers. You will assess each child’s progress, set individualized goals, and collaborate with therapists, co-teachers, and families to support social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.

Responsibilities include home visits as required, maintaining documentation to meet Head Start standards, engaging families,