Impactful Early Head Start Teacher (Full-Time)

Save the Children; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement educational plans for infants and toddlers, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Two teachers share duties in each classroom, with support from aides and volunteers.

You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, build strong partnerships with families, and report to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in child development or early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams to provide high-quality services.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; time management.

Responsibilities

• Develop individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers to promote readiness for preschool.
• Guide classroom activities and field trips.
• Select and set up safe, developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Plan and conduct conferences and home visits to inform parents about progress.
• Maintain accurate records and confidentiality of children and families.
• Collaborate with Program Aides and Volunteers to support classroom activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Collaboration

Time management

Initiative

Head Start knowledge

Education

Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement educational plans for infants and toddlers, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Two teachers share duties in each classroom, with support from aides and volunteers.

You will ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, build strong partnerships with families, and report to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion.