Early Head Start Teacher
About This Role
We are seeking a caring, dependable, and passionate Infant/Toddler Teacher to join our Early Head Start team. This position works in a multi-age classroom environment, providing nurturing, developmentally appropriate care and education for infants and toddlers while building strong partnerships with families.
What You'll Do
Key Responsibilities
- Create and maintain a safe, healthy, and engaging learning environment for infants and toddlers.
- Develop and implement individualized learning plans based on observations and developmental assessments.
- Build positive relationships with children and families while supporting parent-child bonding and family engagement.
- Communicate daily with parents and participate in parent-teacher conferences and family activities.
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development through age-appropriate routines and activities.
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities while maintaining required staff-to-child ratios.
- Promote positive guidance and classroom management techniques.
- Follow health, sanitation, diapering, feeding, and safety procedures in accordance with Early Head Start guidelines.
- Maintain accurate documentation, child records, developmental screenings, and assessment data.
- Collaborate with staff, therapists, and family service workers to support children with special needs and individualized goals.
- Participate in home visits, trainings, meetings, and ongoing professional development.
- Assist with classroom organization, cleanliness, and daily operations.
Requirements
- A degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE); or related degree preferred. Minimum Infant / Toddler CDA Credential and have been trained (or have equivalent coursework) in early childhood development with a focus on infant/toddler development.
- Minimum of one year’s experience teaching infants / toddlers.
- Must obtain a pre-employment physical and screen for communicable diseases.
- Must obtain First Aid and CPR and keep updated.
- Must agree to pre-employment background check. \Must have a valid Tennessee driver’s license and available transportation for work-related duties with mileage reimbursed.
- Must show proof (as necessary) of auto liability insurance.
- Demonstrate a willingness to continue professional development.
Benefits
About Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority, Inc. Head Start / Early Head Start Program serves more than 700 children ages 0-5 years in eight counties in East TN: Blount, Cocke, Grainger, Hamblen, Jefferson, Monroe, Sevier and Union. Children who attend Head Start participate in a variety of educational activities. They also receive support to access free medical and dental care, have healthy meals and snacks, and enjoy playing outdoors in a safe setting. Services are offered to meet the special needs of children with disabilities.
Our employees have access to:
- Up to 14 paid holidays per year
- Sick leave and Personal time
- Option to participate in State of Tennessee 401(k) savings plan
- Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System
- Group Health Insurance partially paid by the agency with other insurance products available.
Common Questions
What ECE credentials are required for this position?
This role requires a CDA.
What does this position pay?
This Early Head Start Teacher role pays $17.03 to $20.68/Hr.
Is this full-time or part-time?
This job is Full Time.
Where is Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start located?
Douglas-Cherokee Economic Authority Head Start/Early Head Start is located at 7222 West Andrew Johnson Highway, Talbott, TN