Co-Teacher

Help Shape Bright Futures Do you have a passion for early childhood education and a desire to support infants and toddlers during their most important stages of development? Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can help children grow while supporting families and building strong classroom partnerships? Join our Early Head Start team and become part of a caring, collaborative classroom environment where every child is supported to reach their fullest potential. As a Co-Teacher, you will work alongside teaching staff to create safe, nurturing, and engaging learning experiences that promote growth in all developmental areas.

Why You'll Love Working Here

Competitive Pay (Level 25) $17.72/hour with Infant/Toddler CDA $19.49/hour with Associate Degree $21.44/hour with Bachelor’s Degree

Outstanding Work-Life Balance Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, 49 weeks per year No evenings, weekends, or overtime required Paid winter/holiday break

Exceptional Benefits Health, dental, and vision insurance FREE life insurance 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 14 paid holidays annually Paid inclement weather days Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities Career growth and advancement opportunities

What You'll Do As a Co-Teacher, you'll support the classroom team by

Ensuring a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers Supporting children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development Assisting in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and classroom staff to manage daily activities Supporting individualized learning experiences based on each child’s strengths and needs Building positive relationships with families to encourage engagement in their child’s learning Incorporating health, nutrition, and self-care routines into daily classroom activities Completing required documentation, assessments, and computer-based data entry accurately and on time Supporting developmental, behavioral, and health screenings and follow-up services Making appropriate referrals to community agencies when needed to support children and families Maintaining ongoing communication with families, staff, supervisors, and service providers Following confidentiality standards and program policies at all times

What We're Looking For Infant/Toddler CDA required within 18 months of hire Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred (or related field with relevant experience/credentials per Head Start requirements) 1–3 years of experience working with young children highly preferred Ability to successfully complete Teaching Strategies GOLD Inter-Rater Reliability Certification within 6 months of hire Strong communication skills (written and verbal) Ability to write and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans Computer proficiency, including data entry and word processing CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain and maintain) Reliable transportation required Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively as part of a team Strong commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics