Early Head Start Primary Care Teacher - Wayne Hills Preschool Center

Early Head Start Primary Care Teacher - Wayne Hills Preschool Center

Augusta County Public Schools, Shenandoah Valley Head Start Program – 58 Cedar Green Road, Staunton, VA 24401.

Job Title: Early Head Start Primary Care Teacher

Location: Wayne Hills Preschool Center, Waynesboro

Position Classification: N1, 8 hours, 260 days

Shenandoah Valley Early Head Start is a regional program serving children birth to three in the communities of Staunton, Augusta, and Waynesboro. SVHS is a federal grant‑funded program with a long‑standing history of success. Our mission is to provide a quality preschool program that forms partnerships among families, sites, and communities. The program emphasizes the physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development that is age appropriate for children while encouraging lifelong learning and empowering families through parent engagement.

The Early Head Start Primary Care Teacher is responsible for providing day‑to‑day care for 4 children (between birth and 36 months) in the Wayne Hills partnership site, supporting EHS performance standards and licensure standards, greeting families daily and supporting transitions, creating warm and inviting environments, documenting regular child observations online, supporting daily attendance, and providing two parent conferences and two home visits annually.

• Minimum of Infant Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or working toward the credential.
• Demonstrated work experience with infants and toddlers; “Lead” classification through a licensed center preferred.
• Knowledge of culturally responsive, routine‑ and relationship‑based care for infants and toddlers.
• Knowledge and experience with childcare licensing standards.
• Experience working in a non‑profit setting, community agency, or education setting.
• Experience implementing federal programs is a plus.

• Must have a valid VA driver’s license.
• Successful completion of background checks, including TB test and physical exam, is required upon hire.

Current or previous Head Start or Early Head Start parents are encouraged to apply.

This position is full time, 8 hours a day and 260 days each year; anticipated salary range starts at $30,515 based on experience and education. Salary and benefits are administered by Augusta County Schools.

Equal Opportunity Employer.

Complete application and references online.

Job : 5800191

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Jun 24, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Jun 16, 2026