Early Head Start Teacher

Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Early Head Start offers a small community experience for our students and staff. We strive to empower our community and our families through meaningful partnerships and education.

We are seeking an Early Head Start Teacher to work at one of our 4 centers located in Tuskegee and Macon County.

Are you ready to prepare our students for success?

ROLE SUMMARY: This position is responsible for the planning, implementation and administration of classroom activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth and well-being of infant and toddler children. Creates a safe and nurturing environment in which 12-month-old through three-year-old children can enhance perceptual, motor and physical development, language and literacy skills, cognitive development, approaches to learning and social and emotional development and relationships, developing age-appropriate social and self-help skills.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent and a Child Development Accreditation (CDA) Infant-Toddler. Must have a minimum of (2) years’ experience working in early childhood education/infants and toddlers. Must have the ability to work with a culturally diverse group of individuals. Must meet criteria for background screening as required for childcare licensing and federal regulations.

HOW TO BE AN A

• Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent
• 3 years experience working in early childhood education/infants & toddlers.
• CPR & First Aid Certified
• Worked for a Head Start program previously

PERKS

• Comprehensive Health Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Employer Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits: Short Term/Long Term Disability & Supplemental Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Retirement Plan
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off to include Off Time, Personal, Sick, & Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Professional Development Program

WHO WE ARE

Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Early Head Start needs resilient and caring educational professionals dedicated to our vision of empowerment. We build relationships with our students and parents to champion our students’ success for the future.

• Small class sizes
• Technology-driven (every teacher receives a tablet)
• Strong community support for education
• Opportunities for professional development
• Stable, supportive leadership
• Uniforms provided

At Tuskegee-Macon County Head Start/Ealy Head Start we C.A.R.E. about our children, our community, our family systems, and each other!

• Communication: We love to share knowledge and strive to create organizational awareness.
• Accountability: We strive to ensure we follow through no matter the task.
• Respect:We treat each other with unconditional kindness.
• Enthusiasm:We’re excited to come to work every day.

TUSKEGEE-MACON COUNTY HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.60 - $18.63 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification, Infant & Toddler (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $19