Infant/Toddler Teacher

Knox County Head Start, Inc.

Full-Day/Full-Year Lead Teacher

Knox County Head Start (KCHS) is seeking a passionate Early Childhood Educator for our Gambier Child Care Center. The ideal candidate will have at minimum a Child Development Associate (CDA), experience working with young children and be inspired to guide children’s healthy development and learning in a full-day/full-year Infant/Toddler (birth to 3) classroom.

KCHS offers employees a supportive environment, personal career mentoring and substantial high-quality training and professional development opportunities. We are committed to meeting each employee where they are and working with them to grow their career according to their passions and talents. Every individual is valued for their unique contribution. We seek employees who bring with them a heart for the work and a deep desire to build strong connections with children, families and co-workers.

Infant/Toddler teachers implement the Creative Curriculum and Conscious Discipline® with children served under the Head Start program and private pay child care. Teachers support children’s development with screenings and assessment utilizing developmentally appropriate strategies. Teachers establish partnerships with parents to assist parents in their role as children’s first and most important teacher. The teacher actively trains and develops assistant teachers and teacher aides in the classroom.

The successful candidate will need excellent communication skills, be highly organized, and possess strong computer skills and/or data entry experience.

Applications can be completed on our website at www.knoxheadstart.org or obtained in person at 11700 Upper Gilchrist Road, Mount Vernon, OH.

KCHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, we value diversity in our school family and do not discriminate in the hiring of staff or enrollment of children.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.48 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 1 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $1 - $15