Early Head Start Teacher - Lauderdale Co Early Learning Center

Early Head Start Teacher - Lauderdale Co Early Learning Center

Regular Full Time Professional Lauderdale County Early Learning Center 3709, Florence, AL, US

7 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $31,464.00 To $52,974.00 Annually

JOB TITLE:

Early Head Start Teache
r STATUS:
Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO:

Center Director Date:
July 2026

SALARY RANGE (dependent upon education): $1,210.15 to $2,037.46 - biweekly

BUDGETED DAYS: 225

Job Summary:

Teachers must provide responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s skill growth aligned with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework, including children with disabilities. Emphasize nurturing and responsive practices, interactions and environments that support all children’s engagement. The Teacher is accountable for the Teacher Assistant, Classroom Partners, Special Needs Aides and Volunteers who may assist in the classroom.

The Teacher is responsible for performance expectations, child outcomes, compliance and adherence to policies that create a safe learning environment for all children in their care. The Teacher should build a nurturing relationship with each child and mutually beneficial relationship with the parent or guardian of each child. The Teacher is responsible for working in harmony with Family Engagement Specialists, Classroom Coaches and other specialists who may be in a role to support child outcomes.

The Teacher is the professional representative of the agency in the classroom and the community.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality early education and child development services, at a minimum by implementing the following:

Head Start Performance Standards

• Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework
• Pre-K requirements/OSR, as assigned
• Agency Policies and Procedures
• Alabama Early Learning Guidelines
• Alabama Developmental Standards for Preschool Children
• Regularly communicate with parents to ensure they are well informed about their child’s routines, activity and behavior.
• Engages in the Practice Based Coaching Model

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Knowledge of all items listed under job duties.
• Use of effective Teaching Practices.
• Focus on promoting growth and developmental progressions in children.
• Integrate and analyze child assessment data for planning.
• Integrate developmentally appropriate learning experiences in all developmental areas.
• Conduct screens and assessments.

Credentials/

Experience:

Must have a minimum of a Child Development Associate, CDA, with experience working with young children. AA or BS degree in Early Childhood or related field, preferred.

Other Characteristics:

• Willing to obtain an age-appropriate CPR/First Aid Certification.
• This position requires a valid driver’s license, proof of vehicle insurance and safe driving record.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Must review and verify all required paperwork before submission.
• Monitor and ensure all required paperwork is entered into data system correctly.
• Provide training and guidance to Teacher Assistant.
• Other duties as may be necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of this position or related duties.

Work Relationships and Scope:

Reports directly to the Center Director (CD). Works closely with Teacher Assistant, Family Engagement Staff, Children’s Services support staff, children and families.

Measure of Performance:

Quality, accuracy, timeliness, reliability, and thoroughness of work performed.

• TIPTO Scores are 80% or above. (yearly)
• CLASS Scores meet program expectations , (2x/year)
• ITERS Scores meet expectations (yearly)
• PDPs are followed and expectations are met. (on-going)
• Deadlines are met at 100%. (ongoing)
• Paperwork is submitted on time with 100% accuracy. (ongoing)
• Review all classroom paperwork for accuracy prior to submission or uploading into data system. (ongoing)
• Individualize with children based on their needs and interests. (ongoing)
• Assess children’s development and learning. (3x/year)
• Engage in Practice Based Coaching, ongoing. (ongoing)
• Accountable for time in EWS. (daily)
• Parent Conference (2 per year, per child)
• Home Visits (2 per year, per child)
• Initial Home Visits will be made prior to the child’s attendance.
• Wor…