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Core responsibilities

The early head start teacher is responsible for developing and implementing appropriate classroom activities, creating a learning environment compliant with agency standards, and providing high-Quality, responsive, and nurturing care. This role involves working with families and colleagues to ensure meaningful progress toward school readiness goals for each child.

Requirements summary

Candidates need an associate or bachelor's degree in early childhood education or child development, including specific coursework in infant/Toddler development and supervised field experience, or an equivalent permit. A minimum of six months of work experience in a licensed early childhood education setting is required for all applicants.

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Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Vision Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Benefits
  • Paid Vacation
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • Paid Personal Days
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan With Employer Match
  • Service Awards
  • Group Medical Insurance
  • Employer-paid Life Insurance
  • Paid Professional Development Days
  • Annual Pay Rate Increases