Early Head Start Teacher - Infants & Toddlers

Community Action Partnership of North Alabama, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

The Learning Well Childcare Partnership in Kentucky is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years). You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, fostering cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development while partnering with families.

This role requires CDA credential or equivalent, coursework in infant/toddler development, and prior childcare experience.

Qualifications

• CD A credential with an infant/toddler focus or equivalent.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Education

CDA credential (infant/toddler)

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

The Learning Well Childcare Partnership in Kentucky is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher for infants and toddlers (birth to 3 years). You will plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities, fostering cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development while partnering with families.

This role requires CDA credential or equivalent, coursework in infant/toddler development, and prior childcare experience.