Inspiring Early Head Start Teacher: Infants & Toddlers

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc.; Michigan; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development in infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.

You will collaborate with an EHS co‑teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized learning plans while engaging families and meeting program standards. The role emphasizes using developmentally appropriate practices, adhering to Head Start guidelines, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom that promotes

Qualifications

• Associate degree in early childhood education or child development preferred, or CDA in infant/toddler development.
• Experience working with low-income/at-risk families and collaborating with community members.

Responsibilities

• Recruit and enroll eligible children with the Family & Center Specialist.
• Track attendance and address barriers to regular attendance.
• Follow Head Start Performance Standards and use Creative Curriculum for Infants, Toddlers, and Twos.
• Submit weekly lesson plans with the EHS co-teacher using data and parent input.
• Implement Conscious Discipline to manage behaviors and assess children.
• Provide monthly newsletters and support family engagement opportunities.
• Ensure classroom health, safety, and nutrition standards per licensing and Head Start guidelines.
• Assist with food transfers and mealtime activity while following health protocols.
• Communicate with parents and collaborate on family engagement activities.
• Support children with disabilities via IAPs, IEPs/IFSPs, and transitions.
• Complete certifications and trainings and participate in required meetings.

Skills

Family engagement

Curriculum planning

Head Start standards

Child assessment

Co-teaching

Education

Associate degree in ECE or child development

CDA in infant/toddler development

Job description

Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency, Inc. seeks an Early Head Start Teacher to foster social, emotional, and cognitive development in infants, toddlers, and two-year-olds.

You will collaborate with an EHS co‑teacher to plan, implement, and evaluate individualized learning plans while engaging families and meeting program standards. The role emphasizes using developmentally appropriate practices, adhering to Head Start guidelines, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom that promotes