Teacher Early HS I

Save the Children US; Aberdeen (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement savings plan

Employee Rewards Program

Job summary

Save the Children US is seeking an Early Head Start Teacher in Aberdeen, North Carolina. This role involves developing and implementing educational plans for infants and toddlers while ensuring the safety and well-being of children. The teacher will work closely with families and collaborate with co-teachers to maintain a quality learning environment.

The ideal candidate should have at least a CDA or an associate degree in early childhood education and the ability to engage effectively with children and parents.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA or an associate degree in early childhood education.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
• Conduct observations and maintain records of child progress.
• Engage parents in children’s education through home visits.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration skills

Problem-solving skills

Time-management

Education

CDA or an associate degree in child development

Job description

Position Title: Early Head Start Teacher

Employee Type: Full‑Time Regular

Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion

Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs

Organization: Save the Children

The Role

The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infants and toddlers, designed to promote social‑emotional, physical, and cognitive growth appropriate to their stage of development. In each Early Head Start classroom, two Early Head Start Teachers work together to lead child development activities with support from Program Aides and Volunteers. In collaboration with a co‑Teacher you will manage day‑to‑day operations, verify legal compliance, build partnerships with families, and ensure program quality. You report to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. As a frontline representative of Save the Children you are required to ensure safety and security of children and families, adhering to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties)

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans that promote all developmental areas, preparing children for preschool.
• Guide and facilitate activities, including daily classroom activities and field trips.
• Select and set up equipment and materials to maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate learning environment.
• Practice responsive caregiving to promote relational learning; include routine integration in a flexible schedule.
• Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum 2) to keep parents informed on child progress and help them develop observational skills.
• Maintain accurate records both on paper and in designated online systems.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Conduct observations, assessments, and screenings; maintain a comprehensive portfolio for each child with weekly observations, work samples, and developmental assessments.
• Support Program Aides and Volunteers in developing their classroom activity skills.
• Implement active supervision to ensure no child is left unsupervised.
• Use the playground as an extension of the classroom and maintain its safety.
• Assist children during mealtime and teach social, self‑help, and nutritional skills.
• Assist children with personal habits such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering, and toilet habits.
• Engage parents in children’s education through classroom involvement and home activities.
• Create an annual inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies.
• Collaborate with the Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document professional development plans.
• Keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Mobilize and document matching‑in‑kind activities, goods and services.
• Be available for extended hours to ensure all children are picked up by parents or legal guardians.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a CDA or an associate degree in child development, early childhood education, or a related field with coursework equivalent to a major in early childhood education, plus experience teaching preschool‑age children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Strong communication, collaboration and organizational skills; excellent problem‑solving and time‑management.
• Ability to follow established directions and take initiative.
• Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program.
• Sensitive relational ability with children.
• Strict confidentiality of all required information.
• Participation in professional development training, including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families).
• If in North Carolina, holding Birth‑Kindergarten (B‑K) Licensure preferred.

Additional Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and to 5‑10 pounds constantly; include sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping and repetitive action, keyboarding, and computer use.
• Clear pre‑employment background checks – including local, state, and national criminal records, sex offender registries, employment and education verifications, and child‑abuse registry checks where required.
• Incumbent may be required to operate a motor vehicle; must maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with Save the Children vehicle policies.
• Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Health: Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage; employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA with company match portion for those on a high‑deductible health plan.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Health care and dependent care options.
• Life: Agency‑paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits.
• Family: Parental, adoption, and fertility benefits.
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees.
• Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Wellness: Health benefits and support via Calm and company‑hosted events.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free confidential assessments, short‑term counseling, referrals, and follow‑up services.
• Learning & Growth: Internal and external learning and development opportunities, mentorships, certification and tuition assistance.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and to helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in child abuse.

Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicant‑[e-mail].