Early Head Start Teacher
Starpoint·Lincoln Park, Colorado
Starpoint·Lincoln Park, Colorado
The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a safe, nurturing classroom environment that promotes cognitive, social-emotional, and physical development for infants and toddlers. They must collaborate with families and staff while ensuring compliance with Head Start and Colorado licensing standards.
Description Early Head Start Teacher SPIN Childcare & Education Center Cañon City, Colorado
Join a team that is making a difference in the lives of children and families every day! SPIN Childcare & Education Center, a program of Developmental Opportunities, Inc. (Starpoint), is seeking a compassionate, energetic, and qualified Early Head Start Teacher to provide exceptional care and early learning experiences for infants and toddlers. Our Early Head Start program focuses on nurturing the whole child through responsive relationships, developmentally appropriate practices, and meaningful partnerships with families.
The Early Head Start Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment that promotes each child's cognitive, social-emotional, language, and physical development. The teacher works collaboratively with families and staff to ensure high-quality early childhood services while maintaining compliance with Head Start Performance Standards and Colorado Child Care Licensing requirements. Early Head Start teachers must hold at least a CDA (or equivalent) with infant/toddler specialization or equivalent coursework focused on infant and toddler development.
Essential Responsibilities Create a warm, safe, and inclusive learning environment.
Plan and implement developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers.
Observe, assess, and document children's development and progress.
Build positive, respectful relationships with children and families.
Conduct family conferences and participate in home visits as required.
Support children's social-emotional growth using positive guidance techniques.
Maintain accurate child records and documentation.
Ensure classroom health, safety, sanitation, and licensing compliance.
Collaborate with Early Head Start, disability, health, and family support staff.
Participate in ongoing professional development and staff meetings.
Maintain confidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Candidates must possess one of the following: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with Infant/Toddler endorsement or comparable credential; or Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field with coursework emphasizing infant and toddler development; or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a closely related field with infant/toddler coursework; or Colorado PDIS Teacher Qualified and willing to commit to obtaining an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development Associate (CDA) credential with Infant/Toddler endorsement Additional qualifications include: Experience working with infants and toddlers preferred. Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices. Strong communication and teamwork skills. Current CPR/First Aid certification or ability to obtain. Ability to pass required background checks and meet Colorado licensing requirements. We Offer Competitive pay (based on education and experience) Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Holidays Retirement Plan Professional Development Opportunities Supportive Team Environment Opportunity to make a lasting impact on children and families Why SPIN? At SPIN Childcare & Education Center, we believe every child deserves a safe, nurturing environment where they can learn, grow, and thrive. Our teachers play a critical role in building strong foundations for lifelong success while supporting families throughout their child's early years.
Market context
In Colorado, Early Head Start teachers are often sought by programs serving infants and toddlers, where steady demand reflects the need for qualified early childhood staff. This role is competitive because it combines classroom management, safety, and infant/toddler credentials or equivalent experience, along with physical demands like lifting up to 35 pounds. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your CDA or equivalent experience matches the posting before applying.