Early Head Start Teacher: Nurture Infants & Toddlers

Kids On The Move, Inc.; Provo (UT); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Kids On The Move, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to support infants and toddlers in our classrooms. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, monitor safety, and maintain a warm, engaging learning environment.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues to deliver planned lessons, complete required documentation, and communicate with families about their child’s progress. This role offers a stable, welcoming setting for dedicated early childhood professionals.

Responsibilities

• Implement Early Head Start services in the Early Head Start classroom according to KOTM and EHS Policy and Procedures and all Head Start Performance Standards.
• Provide quality, developmentally appropriate, responsive infant/toddler care using Creative Curriculum, Conscious Discipline and other Curriculum.
• Ensure classroom safety through constant Active Supervision and safety checks
• Conduct the daily classroom routines, transitions, Intentional Teaching activities and circle times
• Keep accurate records of children’s meals, nap time and diapering throughout the day
• Maintain appropriate ratios, informing supervisor when there are needs
• Complete weekly lesson plans supporting child goals, disability and ISFP needs
• Conduct ongoing assessments for each child in your classroom
• Conduct a home visit or parent teacher conference each quarter for every child
• Meet EHS deadlines and complete 45-day requirements on newly enrolled children
• Communicate daily with parents about their child in positive and informative ways
• Continue Professional Development by attending monthly EHS training and monthly coaching session
• Coordinate with Early Intervention program for children with an IFSP (Individual Family Service Plan)
• Maintain Confidentiality
• Work cooperatively with the Center-Base Manager, Family Advocate and other EHS staff to ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, KOTM Systems, Policies and Procedures, and other regulations both state and local laws.
• Communicate all issues regarding classroom, performance and/or concerns regarding children and/or families to Center-Base Manager
• May have to work a few night events per year, such as Parent Engagement activities
• Support the School Readiness Plan and Parent Committee meetings
• Support attendance by ensuring proper procedure is followed in the classrooms

Job description

Kids On The Move, Inc. is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to support infants and toddlers in our classrooms. You will help implement developmentally appropriate activities, monitor safety, and maintain a warm, engaging learning environment.

You’ll collaborate with colleagues to deliver planned lessons, complete required documentation, and communicate with families about their child’s progress. This role offers a stable, welcoming setting for dedicated early childhood professionals.