Miami Valley CDC·Trotwood, Ohio
The Lead Teacher will create a nurturing classroom environment for infants and toddlers while implementing curriculum aligned with Head Start standards. They are responsible for mentoring support staff and building strong partnerships with families to support child development.
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.
The candidate must be capable of leading a classroom and providing developmentally responsive care for children ages 0-3. Strong communication skills and the ability to model best practices in early childhood education are required.
Market context
In Ohio, infant and toddler lead teacher openings are often driven by childcare center staffing needs and the ongoing demand for qualified early childhood educators. These roles are competitive because employers look for candidates who can lead a classroom, provide developmentally responsive care for children ages 0-3, and communicate clearly with families and staff. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to save research time, then tailor your application to show classroom leadership and age-appropriate care experience.