Impactful Early Head Start Teacher — Nurture Young Learners

Save the Children; Arkoma (OK); On-site; USD 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care

Dental and vision coverage

Paid time off

Flexible spending accounts (FSA)

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement infant/toddler education plans, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. You will co-lead with another teacher, ensure compliance with regulations, and build strong family partnerships while safeguarding children’s safety in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, conducting conferences and home visits, maintaining records, and supporting professional development.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA or an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood coursework.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with staff, families and external partners to provide high-quality services.
• Strong time management, organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to follow directions, maintain confidentiality and adhere to regulations.
• Knowledge of Head Start/Early Head Start program purpose.
• Ability to relate sensitively to children and maintain confidentiality.
• Participation in professional development including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers focusing on social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth.
• Lead classroom activities with another teacher and support from aides and volunteers.
• Ensure legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and maintain documentation.
• Establish partnerships with families and keep them informed about child progress.
• Maintain safe, developmentally appropriate learning environments; supervise children actively.
• Plan conferences and home visits to discuss progress and activities with caregivers.
• Keep accurate records and protect confidentiality of children and families.
• Support professional development plans and assist in developing staff skills.

Skills

CDA or Child Development Coursework

Professional English

Communication & Collaboration

Time Management

Confidentiality

First Aid/CPR (certification)

Education

CDA or Associate Degree in ECE

Infant/Toddler Education Focus

Job description

Save the Children is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to develop and implement infant/toddler education plans, promoting social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. You will co-lead with another teacher, ensure compliance with regulations, and build strong family partnerships while safeguarding children’s safety in a supportive environment.

Responsibilities include planning lessons, conducting conferences and home visits, maintaining records, and supporting professional development.