Early Head Start Teacher - Infants & Toddlers

Save the Children; Candor (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care

Retirement plan

Wellness program

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement individualized and group learning experiences for infants and toddlers, promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

You will collaborate with a co-Teacher to lead classroom activities, ensure program quality, and maintain accurate records while upholding safety and confidentiality for children and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA or an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood coursework.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels in providing high-quality services to children and families.
• Demonstrated organizational skills, time management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to follow directions, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Lead child development activities in collaboration with a co-Teacher, with support from Program Aides and Volunteers.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations in daily classroom operations.
• Create strong partnerships with families and report to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion.
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality; document observations and assessments.
• Engage in professional development and supervise Program Aides and Volunteers in planning classroom activities.
• Ensure safety and supervision of children and proper use of classroom and playground spaces.
• Engage parents through conferences and home visits to discuss progress and development.

Skills

CDA/Associate Degree

English proficiency

Communication & collaboration

Time management

Education

CDA (Infant/Toddler)

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement individualized and group learning experiences for infants and toddlers, promoting social, emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.

You will collaborate with a co-Teacher to lead classroom activities, ensure program quality, and maintain accurate records while upholding safety and confidentiality for children and families.