Early Head Start Teacher - CDA or Child Education Coursework Req

Our Early Head Start program is experiencing exciting growth as we expand services to support more children and families in our community. As a result of this expansion, we are hiring 10 new teachers to staff additional classrooms and ensure we continue delivering high-quality, nurturing early learning experiences.

Position Title: Early Head Start Teacher

Location: Lynchburg

Benefits

• Salary Range: $19.25-$22.25/Hour
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Company Paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

Summary

Join a supportive Early Head Start team where you can make a meaningful impact in the lives of infants, toddlers, and their families. As an EHS Teacher, you’ll work alongside a co-teacher to create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom that supports each child’s growth and development. This role blends hands-on teaching with relationship-building—partnering with families, planning fun and purposeful activities, and helping children build a strong foundation for lifelong learning. You’ll also have access to ongoing coaching and professional development to continue growing in your career.

Success In This Role Looks Like

• Creating a warm, structured classroom where children feel safe, supported, and ready to learn
• Planning engaging, developmentally appropriate activities that support each child’s growth
• Working closely with your teaching team and program staff to support every child’s success
• Building positive relationships with families through regular communication, home visits, and conferences
• Using observations and assessments to guide learning and identify opportunities for support
• Maintaining a well-organized classroom that meets program and licensing standards

Career Path

• EHS Teacher > EHS Teacher II > Senior Teacher > EHS Supervising Teacher > EHS Center Manager

What You Bring To The Team

• Passion for working with young children and supporting families
• Ability to build strong, professional relationships with children, families, and team members
• Strong organization skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Comfort in a fast-paced, active environment (including lifting, bending, indoor/outdoor play)
• Willingness to travel locally a few times per year for home visits and training
• Basic computer skills and willingness to learn program systems

Requirements

• for Consideration:
• Experience working with children.
• A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential with a focus on infant and toddler development. Or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Must be at least 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass and maintain all required background checks.

Why Join HumanKind

At HumanKind, your work has real impact. Whether you’re working directly with children and families or supporting programs behind the scenes, you’ll be able to see how what you do contributes to meaningful outcomes in your community.

We’re a mission-driven, growing organization where your role won’t feel small. You’ll have opportunities to learn, take on new challenges, and grow your career over time. Many of our team members expand their responsibilities or move into new roles as they develop.

You’ll also be part of a supportive, close-knit team that values collaboration, kindness, and showing up for one another. We work hard, but we also enjoy what we do—and who we do it with.

We Value

• Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change.
• Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability.
• Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment.
• Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback.

While our recruitment platform may offer optional AI-based tools, HumanKind does not rely on artificial intelligence to evaluate, screen, or disqualify candidates. Every application is reviewed by our team, and applicants have the option to opt out of AI assessments at any time.