Early Head Start Toddler Teacher - College Street Early Learning Center

Description

Head Start is a federally-funded, national child and family development program which provides comprehensive services for pregnant women, children from birth to age five, and their families. Services for children promote school readiness, and include early education, health, nutrition, mental health, and services for children with special needs. Services for parents promote family engagement, and include parent leadership and social service supports.

As a Head Start Toddler Teacher, you will serve as lead or co‑teacher in an outcomes-oriented, team environment, and provide safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environments and experiences for infants and toddlers. Motivated Head Start teachers improve the trajectory of children’s lives, including children’s learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success.

40 hours/week, 52 weeks/year. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. 60‑working‑day probationary wage range is $23.73-$28.08/hour; hourly rate of pay after 60‑working‑day probationary period ends ranges from $24.07-$28.76/hour.

Hiring for Two Positions Starting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related education field;
Infant toddler specific education and experience that meets or exceeds the requirements for an Infant Toddler CDA Credential; knowledge and experience in developmentally appropriate early child‑hood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development and implementation; a commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources; excellent verbal and written communication (bilingual abilities a plus!),

documentation, and record‑keeping skills; valid driver’s license, access to reliable transportation; physical ability to carry out required tasks.

When you come to work for CVOEO you're getting so much more than a paycheck! We offer a great working environment and an excellent benefit package including medical, dental and vision insurance, paid holidays, generous time off, a retirement plan and discounted gym membership.

To apply, please include a cover letter and resume. CVOEO is interested in candidates who can contribute to our diversity and excellence. Applicants are encouraged to include in their cover letter information about how they will further this goal.

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