Early Head Start Teacher

Early Head Start Teacher

Are you passionate about enriching the lives of our future leaders? Easterseals is the right fit for you!

For more than 100 years, we've been dedicated to promoting equity and inclusion through our life-changing services for children, adults, caregivers, and veterans. We won't rest until everyone feels valued, respected, and accepted. At Easterseals, we take pride in providing experiences that our employees describe as rewarding, positive, and friendly! Our collaborative culture fosters teamwork as we work together to support children in the best ways possible.

We celebrate achievements, big and small, from earning your CDA certification to celebrating an anniversary as an Easterseals.

Join us and be a part of our journey in making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve. Together, we can create an environment where everyone can thrive and experience the joy of learning.

Pay ranges between $22.00 and $24.04 but that’s not all! Our premier benefits package includes:

• Free CDA certifications
• Education Assistance
• Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Bonuses
• Discounts on entertainment, gym memberships, travel, theme parks, and clothing
• And so much more!

As an Early Head Start Teacher at Easterseals you will:

• Work with the team to create inclusive activities for all children, including those with disabilities.
• Help plan engaging classroom activities following Easterseals and NAEYC guidelines.
• Create a motivating and nurturing classroom environment for the children.
• Prioritize child health, safety, and well-being. Assist with feeding, toileting, and cleanliness.
• Perform additional duties as needed to support the center's operation and children's well-being.

The Teacher is responsible for an Early Head Start classroom for children. S/he works collaboratively with a co-teacher, family members and other staff to achieve positive outcomes for children of all abilities.

• Provide emotional support through establishing a positive climate, being aware of and responsive to children, and encouraging child expression and autonomy.
• Use strategies for behavior management, such as clear behavior expectations, being proactive and redirecting misbehavior.
• Foster classroom productivity and maximize learning time, while engaging children with a variety of modalities and materials.
• Provide instructional support through concept development, fostering children’s analysis and reasoning, engaging in feedback loops, and modeling and supporting high-quality language.

• Ensure classroom arrangement, materials and displays are organized and conducive to children’s learning.

• Implement BBCF Head Start’s chosen curriculum with fidelity, being aware of the big ideas while also following all assigned guidance and resources.
• Prepare or modify weekly lesson plans and prepare to implement small-group activities, read‑alouds, circle time, and other curriculum components.
• Provide children with a consistent classroom routine and facilitate all parts of the routine to support child learning.
• Interact with children intentionally throughout the day to provide differentiated support.

• Collect documentation of children through ongoing observation, embedded and direct assessment activities.
• Complete quarterly assessment checkpoints for each child.
• Analyze child assessment data and use it to plan and individualize.

• Complete developmental and social-emotional screenings on all children within prescribed time frames.
• Complete weekly Individualized Learning Plans to identify specific goals and strategies for each child in class.
• Integrate Individual Education Plans (IEPs) or referral action plans for children with diagnosed or suspected special needs.

• Establish positive and productive relationships with families through building rapport and trust.
• Schedule and complete two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year.
• Encourage and engage family members to serve as classroom volunteers.
• Collaborate with family services staff to support families in implementing family life practices,…