Early Head Start Teacher: Nurture Infants & Toddlers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Wellness program

EAP

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Save the Children in Concord, North Carolina seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in developmentally appropriate ways.

You will work with a co-Teacher and support staff, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, engage families, maintain records, and contribute to high-quality program operations while modeling the agency's values.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in child development or early childhood education with related coursework.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams to provide high-quality services to children and families.
• Follow established directions and take initiative.
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose.
• Relate sensitively to children and maintain confidentiality.
• Must participate in professional development including basic first aid and pediatric CPR as required by state licensing and HSPPS.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers in collaboration with a co-Teacher.
• Guide and facilitate daily classroom activities and field trips.
• Create and maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Plan conferences and home visits to discuss child progress with families.
• Maintain accurate records and protect confidentiality.
• Collaborate with Program Aides and Volunteers to build classroom skills.
• Ensure safety through active supervision and safe play areas.
• Engage families to involve them in education and activities.
• Inventory classroom equipment annually.
• Support professional development plans with the Manager of Education & Inclusion.

Skills

English proficiency

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Discretion/Confidentiality

Head Start knowledge

Education

Associate degree in ECE

Job description

Save the Children in Concord, North Carolina seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in developmentally appropriate ways.

You will work with a co-Teacher and support staff, ensure compliance with federal/state regulations, engage families, maintain records, and contribute to high-quality program operations while modeling the agency's values.