Early Head Start Teacher Pathway – CDA Eligible

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency; Ashland City (TN); Presencial; USD 24.000 - 28.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance

100% Employer-Paid Dental Insurance

100% Employer-Paid Life Insurance

Low-Cost Vision Insurance

401(k) with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays

Professional Development Opportunities

Meaningful Work Serving Children and F

Meaningful Work Serving Children and F

Descripción de la vacante

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks an Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site Teacher Assistant to support infants and toddlers in Ashland City, TN. This flexible posting offers a pathway into Lead teaching via the EHS Teacher track or a supported TA role with CDA advancement.

The role requires classroom support, family engagement, and collaboration across centers; it includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within MCCAA’s Head Start program.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related field preferred.
• CDA credential or equivalent coursework required for Early Head Start Teacher.
• Experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom preferred.
• High School Diploma or GED required for Multi-Site Teacher Assistant; CDA or Associate’s degree preferred and CDA within 6 months.

Responsabilidades

• Support or lead classroom instruction, planning, and implementation of daily lessons and activities aligned with individualized learning needs.
• Assist in conducting child assessments and using data to guide instruction and developmental planning.
• Foster strong partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, conferences, and engagement in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with families to identify and access needed resources or community services.
• Assist with meal service, model social interactions during mealtime, and help maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Participate in recruitment and enrollment efforts for Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
• Collect and maintain required child health and program documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
• Support and document in-kind contributions and volunteer hours.
• Ensure compliance with MCCAA policies, Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, and NAEYC Accreditation.

Conocimientos

Child development knowledge

Family engagement

Educación

Bachelor’s degree (Early Childhood Education / Child Development)

CDA credential

High School Diploma or GED (Multi-Site TA track)

CDA or Associate’s degree (preferred)

Descripción del empleo

Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency seeks an Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site Teacher Assistant to support infants and toddlers in Ashland City, TN. This flexible posting offers a pathway into Lead teaching via the EHS Teacher track or a supported TA role with CDA advancement.

The role requires classroom support, family engagement, and collaboration across centers; it includes comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional development within MCCAA’s Head Start program.