head start teacher

Head Start Child and Family Development Program

Who we are: We strive to provide quality comprehensive services to children and families. We not only provide quality educational services to the child, we also provide a number of family and health services. We pride ourselves in high quality work. Head Start is seeking employees to join a fun work atmosphere in our family-oriented program!!If you are interested in a challenging, exciting career, Head Start Child &amp; Family Development may be for you.Our Mission: To provide comprehensive services and referrals to children and families with respect and dignity.Job Description:Full-time Teacher needed for the Grand Island Head Start for the 2026-2027 school year. Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is required. Applicants with a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and a teaching certificate preferred.Wage: $44,437 salary for Bachelor/Master Degree TeachersWage: $21.11 per hour for Associate Degree TeachersFull-time, salary position; includes benefits, paid time off, 401K, and training opportunities are available.The Teacher is responsible for the education of children and management of the classroom environment to implement the goals of the Head Start Program, in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards. Teachers must be able to become partners with parents by involving them in the educational development of their children. The Teacher is responsible for promoting a team environment, and working effectively with Specialists, Area Coordinators, Para-Professionals, volunteers, parents, and other employees.&middot; Assess the developmental level of each child in the class relying upon parental input, classroom observation and the results of screening and testing.&middot; Refer any children who may have developmental and/or behavioral delays to the Early Childhood Specialist and other appropriate Specialists.&middot; Complete 2 home visits and 2 parent teacher conferences with parents. Complete required paperwork that is associated with the home visits and conferences.&middot; Enter GOLD observations resulting in a minimum of one anecdote per child per item each period.&middot; Supervise Assistant Teachers and Para-Professionals including assigning work tasks, ensuring appropriate interactions with children, completing performance appraisals, approving PTO request and addressing performance concerns. Complete staff documentation as needed.Please contact Human Resources at 402-462-4187 ext. 141 for further information as well as an application and eligible start date. Please include a detailed resume when returning the application.EOEApplications will be accepted until filled.Job Type: Full-timePay: $44,437.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Employee assistance program</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Health savings account</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>Associate (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Commute:<ul><li>Grand Island, NE 68803 (Required)</li></ul>Ability to Relocate:<ul><li>Grand Island, NE 68803: Relocate before starting work (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head Start Preschool Teacher

Crescent Child Development Center

<div><div><div><div>Reference ID : 176256</div>
<div>Location : North Charleston, SC</div>
<div>Category : None</div>
<div>Job Type : Full Time</div>
</div></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Description</h2>
<div><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Summary</h3>
Crescent Child Development Center, LLC (SC#25287) is looking for exceptional and dedicated employees who want to make a difference in the lives of children and their families! Crescent Child Development Center's mission is to provide an innovative and inclusive learning environment that supports each child's unique abilities and interests. 
We are committed to excellence and facilitating the growth and development of both staff and students. Our focus is to provide an accessible, high-quality, and developmentally appropriate educational experience that promotes social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development for children 6 weeks and older in a nurturing environment. Our instruction focuses on language and communication development through participation in exploration, play and socialization opportunities, activities of daily living, and evidence-based curriculum activities. 
We offer a competitive hourly wage, 40 hours of accrued PTO for sick/personal days, a 2 week paid winter holiday, a 1-week paid summer vacation other paid holidays throughout the year for employees in good standing.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Duties</h3>
Early Head Start is a free, federally funded program for families with children birth to three that promotes school readiness by fostering intellectual, social, and emotional development and strengthening parenting skills. It provides comprehensive services that support the entire family, focusing on the crucial prenatal to age three period to create a strong foundation for the child's future success in school and life. Our Center partenrs with Early Head Start. 
Our Toddler EHS Teacher is responsible for implementing the curriculum, providing age-appropriate instruction, managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom, maintaining children's hygiene, monitoring children for health, behavioral, and emotional concerns, working with parents to ensure that children are learning and socializing in a positive way and assisting with preparing and serving meals and providing feeding assistance. The teacher must understand children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development in order to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment. The teacher will actively engage, encourage, teach, and care for and nurture toddlers. 
 
The curriculum used in this EHS classroom is the Creative Curriculum/Teaching Strategies Gold (TSG). Lesson planning and antidotal record keeping/documentation is completed within the online TSG portal. Teachers receive ongoing training throughout the school year and attend at least one Early Head Start conference each year. Teachers are responsible for completing parent meetings and individual service plans for their EHS students throughout the year and are supported by an EHS Curriculum Coach on an ongoing basis. The ratio of teachers to students in the EHS classroom is 2 teachers to 8 students with Crescent implementing care groups within the EHS classrooms with a 1:4 ratio. 
The EHS teacher will be supported by Crescent our EHS partners in getting their CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) in an online training format, if they do not have a CDA, equivalent credential, or an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education.
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Requirements</h3>
If you are an energetic, patient, inventive, and compassionate team player, come share your talents with us and be on the ground floor of creating a diverse and cohesive learning community where both children and adults can flourish and have fun in a setting that teaches to the strengths and celebrates the differences of each individual. 
<ul><li>
A CDA, a certificate equivalent to a CDA, an Associate's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or the willingness to get a CDA or degree with Crescent support.</li><li>
Eligible to work in the United States</li><li>
GED or higher</li><li>
6 months or more of experience in a licensed childcare facility (preferred but not required)</li><li>
Be 18 years of age.</li><li>
Provide a record of immunizations and a health screening questionnaire.
</li><li>Must clear state and federal background checks and pass a health screening.
</li><li>Have an issued form of identification</li></ul>
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Nice To Haves</h3>
The Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential, Associates, 4-year Early Childhood Education Degree, or a Masters in Early Childhood Education
<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">Benefits</h3>
Our benefits for full-time staff: paid holidays, paid time off, physician telemedicine services, child tuition discounts, and sibling priority. All staff will have access to center meals and snacks while working, paid annual professional development hours, paid initial and ongoing CPR training, advanced training in behavior management and curriculum implementation, and assistance with gaining a CDA (worth college credit toward an Early Childhood degree). 
Hourly pay is commensurate with related experience, training, and education. 
 
 
<div>Salary : $17 to $20/Hr</div>
<div>Minimum Education : High School or Equivalent
</div><div>Job Type : Full Time</div>
<div>Category : None</div>
<div>Minimum Experience : None
</div><div>Location : North Charleston, SC</div></div></div>

EARLY HEAD START TODDLER TEACHER

GMN Tri-County CAC, Inc Head Start/Early Head Start

Head Start Preschool Teacher Aide &ndash; Woodsfield Head Start CenterStarting Wage:<ul><li>$15.58 per hour with CDA</li><li>$16.14 per hour with Associate's Degree</li></ul>40 Hours per week; Monday - Friday 7:45am - 3:45pm42 weeks per yearMajor Responsibilities:The purpose of this classification is to assist the teacher in providing care, supervision and teaching for a group of children in the Head Start Preschool classroom setting.Classes consists of 15 children ages 3-5 years old.Other duties may be required and assigned.Qualifications:<ul><li>Minimum of a Child Development Associate Credential (CDA).</li><li>An Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development is preferred.</li></ul>Applications may be obtained at the following locations:<ul><li>GMN Corporate Office: 615 North Street, Caldwell, OH 43724</li><li>Head Start: 37297 Muskingum Street, Sardis, OH 43946</li><li>Head Start/EHS: 38050 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43797</li><li>Monroe County NSC: 108 East Marietta Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793</li><li>https://gmntrico.org to download and submit application online</li></ul>An Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Types: Part-time, TemporaryPay: $15.58 - $16.14 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Retirement plan</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head Start Preschool Teacher Aide

Community Action Agency of South Alabama

Position SummaryThe Head Start Preschool Teacher Aide supports a classroom serving children ages 3 to 5 years and works collaboratively with the Lead Teacher to ensure a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment.This position assists in implementing a comprehensive early childhood program aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards (45 CFR 1302), supporting school readiness, social-emotional development, and individualized learning for children of all abilities.Key ResponsibilitiesThe Teacher Aide supports effective classroom practices in the following areas:<ul><li>Promote positive teacher-child interactions (CLASS&trade; aligned)</li><li>Assist in maintaining a safe, organized, and engaging learning environment</li><li>Support daily routines and transitions (meals, rest, activities)</li><li>Assist with implementation of Creative Curriculum for Preschool</li><li>Support child assessment and documentation (e.g., observations, checkpoints)</li><li>Help meet the needs of all children, including those with disabilities and dual language learners</li><li>Build respectful partnerships with families</li><li>Collaborate with teaching staff and participate in professional development and coaching</li><li>Ensure compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and licensing requirements</li></ul>Minimum Qualifications<ul><li>Must be 18 years of age or older</li><li>High School diploma or GED (required)</li><li>Preschool CDA (or willingness to obtain within required timeframe) preferred or Associate&rsquo;s/Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field</li><li>Experience working with preschool-aged children (3&ndash;5 years) preferred</li><li>Basic computer skills (email, data entry, internet navigation)</li><li>Valid driver&rsquo;s license</li><li>Must pass all required background checks (federal, state, and DHR)</li><li>Must obtain/maintain CPR &amp; First Aid certification</li></ul>Physical Requirements<ul><li>Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed</li><li>Frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and sitting on the floor</li><li>Ability to actively supervise and engage with children in a classroom and outdoor setting</li></ul>Work Environment<ul><li>Preschool classroom</li><li>Exposure to communicable illnesses typical in early childhood environments</li><li>Occasional travel for training or meetings</li><li>Combination of active classroom work and light documentation duties</li></ul>Why Join CAASA?At CAASA, you&rsquo;ll be part of a mission-driven organization committed to strengthening families, promoting school readiness, and building stronger communities. Your work will have a direct and lasting impact on children during their most critical developmental years.Pay: $12.46 - $17.53 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head Start (Preschool) Teacher Aide

Head Start Teacher - Woodsfield Head Start PreschoolLocated at:<ul><li>38050 Airport Road, Woodsfield, Ohio 43793</li></ul>Starting Wage:<ul><li>$17.64 per hour with Associate's Degree</li><li>$19.36 per hour with Bachelor's Degree</li></ul>40 Hours per week; Monday - Friday 7:45am - 3:45pm42 weeks per yearMajor Responsibilities:The purpose of this classification is to provide care, supervision and teaching for a group of children; ages 3-5, in the Head Start Preschool classroom setting.Qualifications:Minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education; a Bachelor's Degree is strongly preferred.Applications may be obtained/submitted at the following locations:<ul><li>GMN Corporate Office: 615 North Street, Caldwell, OH 43724</li><li>Head Start: 37297 Muskingum Street, Sardis, OH 437946</li><li>Head Start/EHS: 38050 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793</li><li>Monroe County NSC: 108 East Marietta Street, Woodsfield, OH 43793</li><li>https://gmntrico.org to download and submit your application online</li></ul>An Equal Opportunity Employer.Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.64 - $19.36 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Life insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Vision insurance</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Preschool: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Head Start Pre-K Teacher

Ozarks Area Community Action Corporation

<div>INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT (Early Head Start): 
Deadline to Apply: Monday March 23, 2026 at 4 PM 
Center: Stewart Early Head Start (Springfield MO) 
Work Status: Part Time M-F 12:30-5:00 
OACAC Head Start is seeking motivated team members for the position of Early Head Start (Infant/Toddler) Teacher Assistant. Join a relationship-based team where we strive to staff three teachers in each EHS classroom to provide high quality care to infants and toddlers. Each mix-aged classroom serves a total of eight children birth through two. Each teacher in the classroom works cooperatively as part of a team and provides primary caregiving to two to three children. 
This job includes Paid Holidays. Paid Leave. Paid Training Opportunities. Family Friendly/Positive Work Environment. Find out more about OACAC and the Head Start Program at www.oac.ac. EOE. 
Salary Range: $16.57 - $19.65 
Requirements: Minimum of HS Diploma/GED AND six (6) college credit hours or Infant/Toddler CDA. Willingness to obtain Early Childhood Development Specialization Certification from Ozarks Tech (paid for by employer). Experience working with infants and toddlers. 
Preferred:Early Childhood degree. Copy of transcript required with application.</div>

INFANT/TODDLER TEACHER ASSISTANT (Early Head Start)

Council on Rural Service Programs

<div>Teacher - Full Time/Full-Year
Job Location: Fairborn
Position Type: Hourly
$15.29 - $21.87 Hourly. Wages are based on education; a minimum of a high school education or equivalent is required. CORS pays for educational advancement for motivated individuals with a heart for service.
Description: Collaborate with the Early Childhood Service Coordinator, Head Teacher, Family Advocate, and families, to plan and implement the Head Start educational program for preschool children to prepare them for kindergarten and beyond. We are a highly-rated Step-Up-To-Quality organization gifted with a generous professional development budget and invite you to grow professionally and personally using the many resources available through the Head Start program.<ul><li>
Team with the Head Teacher with daily operations in the center classroom working with both children and parents. This will include, but is not limited to, preparation of the learning environment and gathering necessary materials, the daily routine, small and large group times, outdoor time, and mealtime activities.</li><li>
Ensure the safety of all children by assuring proper supervision of the children at all times and a safe, healthy, sanitary, and organized learning environment.</li><li>
Collaborate with the Head Teacher in developing and implementing activities and experiences that promote the children&rsquo;s interests, individualization and skill building in all developmental domains.</li><li>
Assist in completion of developmental screenings of all children.</li><li>
Support the efforts of the center team in planning and implementing family engagement and male involvement activities throughout the program year.</li><li>
When requested by supervisor and as part of professional development, complete home visits, plans and parent/teacher conferences.</li></ul>
All positions require a background check, drug test, and physical.
Generous Leave/401(k)/Student Loan Forgiveness Eligibility/Paid Education/Affordable &amp; Comprehensive Benefits/
Caring Colleagues<ul><li>
Education and Training: High school diploma or GED with a CDA or equivalent; or agree to be enrolled in a CORS approved and paid accredited Child Development (CDA) program and achieve completion of CDA program within two years of start date. Associate&rsquo;s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.</li><li>
Work Experience Required: None.</li><li>
Special Conditions: Ability to lift 40 pounds, stoop, bend, and reach. A valid driver&rsquo;s license and a driving history acceptable to agency insurer. Involves extensive organizing, problem solving, record keeping, and time management.</li></ul></div>

Infant Toddler Teacher Full Year Fairborn

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