Two Year Old Head Start Teacher

Company Overview
Head Start of Washington County, Inc. is a dedicated non-profit organization committed to promoting school readiness for young children from low-income families through community-based programs. We focus on fostering early childhood development and supporting families to ensure every child has a strong start in life.

Job Overview
We are seeking an energetic and compassionate Two Year Old Head Start Teacher to join our team! In this vital role, you will create a nurturing and engaging learning environment tailored specifically for toddlers. Your passion for early childhood education, combined with your expertise in child development and classroom management, will inspire young learners and support their growth. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families while working within a collaborative team dedicated to excellence.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires a minimum of Senior Staff qualification Associate degree in Early Childhood Education or related field. Experience working with Two-Year Olds in a center-based setting preferred. Additional education may be used to substitute for center-based experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main duties include: providing a stimulating and age-appropriate environment, managing daily classroom operations, development of lesson plans, conducting screenings and on-going child assessments, participation in related health, nutrition, social services and parent involvement, providing direction to classroom volunteers, maintaining classroom and supplies, supervising children, taking special needs into consideration when planning daily activities, completion of necessary documentation, organizing of parent-child activities, conducting home visits/ parent conferences as required.

Pay: From $19.21 per hour

Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with two year olds in a child care center? Please share your experience.

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• center based childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person