Miami Valley CDC·Springfield, Ohio
Lead a classroom for children ages 0-3 by creating a nurturing environment and implementing Head Start aligned curriculum. Mentor support staff and build strong partnerships with families to support child growth.
Grow Infants. Grow Families. Grow Futures.
Miami Valley Child Development Centers (MVCDC) is seeking an Early Head Start Lead Teacher to lead a classroom serving infants and toddlers ages 0–3 during the most critical years of development. In this role, you will create a safe, nurturing, and developmentally responsive environment that supports early learning and healthy attachment.
You will implement curriculum aligned with Head Start standards, guide daily routines, and individualize care to meet each child’s unique needs. As the classroom leader, you will mentor support staff, model best practices in infant–toddler care, and build strong partnerships with families to promote growth at home and in the classroom.
This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact from the very beginning of a child’s journey.
Candidates must be able to provide developmentally responsive care and individualize learning for infants and toddlers. Experience in modeling best practices for early childhood education and staff leadership is required.
Market context
Ohio classroom teacher roles are typically in steady demand, especially for candidates who can manage a classroom and plan instruction aligned to state and center expectations. These positions are competitive because schools and centers often look for both teaching experience and the ability to stay active with children throughout the day. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform, then confirm your age, classroom leadership experience, and lesson-planning background before applying.