Full-Time Early Head Start Care Teacher — Infants & Toddlers

Shenandoah Valley Head Start Program; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Shenandoah Valley Head Start Program in Staunton, VA is hiring an Early Head Start Primary Care Teacher for the Wayne Hills Preschool Center. The role focuses on providing day-to-day care for infants and toddlers, supporting EHS standards and family transitions, and creating a warm, inviting learning environment.

You will document observations online, support attendance, and conduct 2 parent conferences and 2 home visits annually.

Qualifications

• Minimum of Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent, or working on credential.
• Experience with infants and toddlers, Lead classification preferred in licensed centers.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive, routine- and relationship-based care for infants and toddlers.
• Familiarity with child care licensing standards.
• Experience in a non-profit setting, community agency, or education setting.
• Experience with implementing federal programs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day care for 4 children birth to 36 months at Wayne Hills partnership site.
• Support EHS performance standards and licensure standards.
• Greet families daily and assist transitions of child and family.
• Create warm, inviting environments and document regular child observations online.
• Support daily attendance and conduct 2 parent conferences and 2 home visits annually.

Skills

Infant/toddler care

Culturally responsive care

Licensing standards knowledge

Non-profit/education experience

Federal program experience

Education

Infant/Toddler CDA or equivalent

Job description

Shenandoah Valley Head Start Program in Staunton, VA is hiring an Early Head Start Primary Care Teacher for the Wayne Hills Preschool Center. The role focuses on providing day-to-day care for infants and toddlers, supporting EHS standards and family transitions, and creating a warm, inviting learning environment.

You will document observations online, support attendance, and conduct 2 parent conferences and 2 home visits annually.