Early Head Start Classroom Teacher, infant/toddler

Job Summary
In this vital role, you will work alongside another teacher and a teacher aide to foster a nurturing, engaging, and educational environment tailored specifically for up to 8 children under the age of three in a classroom setting. Your enthusiasm and expertise will support young children’s growth and development, laying a strong foundation for their future learning. You will implement age-appropriate activities, promote positive behavior, and collaborate with families to ensure each child's well-being and success. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of young children while advancing your career in early childhood education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, welcoming classroom environment that encourages exploration and learning for infants or toddlers.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans aligned with early childhood education standards.
• Support children’s social-emotional development through positive behavior management and caregiving strategies.
• Conduct regular assessments of each child's progress and communicate findings with families to foster collaborative support.
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily activities, attendance, and developmental milestones.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.
• Collaborate with colleagues, specialists, and families to support children with disabilities or special needs through individualized care plans.

Required Qualifications: One year of experience working with children under age three in a group setting, plus demonstrated formal education in a relevant field in any of the following categories (starting pay rate determined by level of education completed):

Level I – Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate credential, or BOCES Early Childhood Education certificate, or equivalent.

Level II – Completed two-year college degree in Early Childhood Education, or in a related field with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education.

Level III – Completed four-year college degree in Early Childhood Education, or in a related field with at least 24 credits in Early Childhood Education.

Pay: $21.11 - $23.18 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person