Community Action of South Mississippi·Gautier, Mississippi
The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for encouraging the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children while ensuring their safety and welfare. This role also involves promoting family engagement and adhering to all Federal Head Start Performance Standards and agency policies.
Description Position Overview The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher encourages the social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development of Head Start children and is responsible for their safety and welfare.
He/She promotes family engagement in all aspects of the program and meets requirements of Federal Head Start Performance Standards and any local, state and/or agency policies and procedures.
Physical Demands Work involves frequent movements in the classroom and the facility.
Work involves using repetitive motions of the wrists, hands and/or fingers while operating standard office equipment.
Must be able to perceive the nature of sound at normal speaking levels with or without correction.
Must be able to be active for extended periods of time without experiencing undue fatigue.
Must be able to lift children weighing 50 pounds or more as it may be required during emergencies or other unusual circumstances.
Must be able to perform activities on the floor and outdoors with children, keeping pace with the energy level of the children.
Must recognize hazards and dangerous situations and take appropriate action.
Must be available to accompany children on field trips and assisting them on/off the bus and crossing the street.
Mental Demands Must demonstrate good communication and speaking skills to receive and give information in person and by telephone. Must demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills. Must have the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines. Must have the ability to apply Early Childhood Development (focus on infant/toddler) theory in daily activities, and adapt to the individual needs of children.
Special Demands Must possess superior customer service skills and professional etiquette. Must possess proficient knowledge and ability to use a computer (must be keyboard proficient) and other office technology (i.e. telephone, fax, etc.). Must have the ability to supervise and monitor children at all times to ensure a safe environment including the physical ability to monitor and move quickly in order to respond to children who are very active and may need restraint or redirection in order to ensure their safety or the safety of others. Must have a valid drivers’ license and a satisfactory driving record.
Education Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) required.
Experience Must have a minimum of 6 months experience working with infants and toddlers in a daycare setting.
Market context
Early Head Start Teacher openings in Mississippi often reflect steady demand for educators who can support infants and toddlers in community-based programs. This role is competitive because employers typically look for both formal early childhood credentials and hands-on daycare experience. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your AA in Early Childhood Development or CDA and six months of infant-toddler experience before applying.