Early Head Start Toddler Teacher - College Street Early Learning Center

Job 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 an Early Head Start Toddler Teacher, you will serve as 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 learning outcomes, living standards, and later academic and professional success. If you want to make a difference in the lives of young children and their families, consider joining the Head Start community.

Hiring for two positions starting on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.

40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Where a probationary wage range is $23.73–$28.08 per hour for the first 60 working days, the hourly rate after probation is $24.07–$28.76 per hour.

Co‑teach with a partner in a collaborative, outcomes‑oriented classroom for infants and toddlers. Provide a safe, healthy, friendly, and developmentally appropriate environment. Document and maintain records of child development, implement and assess curriculum, manage child behavior, and engage families.

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a 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 childhood practice, child outcome assessment, child behavior management, and curriculum planning, development, and implementation.
• Commitment to social justice and to working with families with limited financial resources.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills (bilingual abilities a plus).
• Documentation and record‑keeping skills.
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and access to reliable transportation.
• Physical ability to carry out required tasks.

Medical, dental, and vision insurance; paid holidays; generous time off; a retirement plan; and discounted gym membership.