EHS - Early Head Start Teacher

Description

SPIN Early Childhood & Education Center – Cañon City, Colorado

Are you looking for more than just a teaching job? At Starpoint’s SPIN Early Childhood & Education Center, you will have the opportunity to help infants and toddlers learn, grow, and thrive during the most important years of their development.

As an Early Head Start Teacher
, you will create a safe, nurturing classroom where children feel valued, families feel supported, and every milestone is celebrated. Your work will make a lasting difference—not only for the children in your classroom, but for their entire families.

You do not need to have every qualification on your first day.
Starpoint will invest in your professional development and help you gain the education, training, credentials, and skills needed to become fully qualified for the position.

If you are caring, dependable, and passionate about working with young children, we want to help you build a rewarding career in early childhood education.

Teaching at SPIN is meaningful, rewarding work. You will:

• Build strong, lasting relationships with children and families
• Help infants and toddlers develop socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively
• Work in a supportive, team-centered environment
• Receive training and opportunities for continued professional growth
• Gain valuable experience in Early Head Start and early childhood education
• Enjoy the satisfaction of knowing your work makes a difference every day
• Be part of Starpoint, a respected local nonprofit serving the Cañon City community

Eligible employees may receive:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employer-sponsored life insurance
• Retirement plan with employer match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Support in earning required Early Head Start credentials and completing continuing education
• A rewarding career with opportunities to learn and grow

Requirements

• Create a warm, safe, and engaging classroom environment
• Provide responsive, developmentally appropriate care for infants and toddlers
• Plan and implement learning experiences that support each child’s individual development
• Establish consistent routines that promote security, trust, and independence
• Observe children’s progress and maintain required documentation
• Partner with families and communicate regularly about their child’s development
• Support children’s health, nutrition, safety, and social-emotional well-being
• Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom
• Work collaboratively with other teachers, family-service staff, and program leadership
• Follow Early Head Start, licensing, health, safety, and confidentiality requirements

Our ideal candidate is:

• Caring, patient, dependable, and enthusiastic
• Passionate about working with infants, toddlers, and families
• Able to build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers
• Organized and able to complete required records and documentation
• Willing to learn and participate in ongoing training
• Able to successfully complete required background checks and health screenings

An Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate credential, Early Childhood Education coursework, or a related degree is preferred—but we encourage candidates who are still building their qualifications to apply.
Starpoint is committed to helping the right candidate develop the skills and credentials needed to succeed.

At SPIN, you will do more than teach—you will encourage curiosity, build confidence, support families, and give young children a strong beginning.

If you want a career filled with purpose, connection, growth, and moments that truly matter, we would love to meet you.