Early Head Start Lead Teacher — Infant/Toddler

Job overview

The Early Head Start Lead Teacher — Infant/Toddler works onsite in Cincinnati, OH. Compensation is not specified. Child Focus provides early childhood services and describes its program as a Step Up to Quality Gold Rated Program. The lead teacher creates a safe, developmentally supportive learning environment for children ages 0–3. The role plans and implements curriculum, supports children’s daily needs and routines, and partners with families to help set and meet goals for children and caregivers.

What you'll do

• Set up and maintain the classroom
• engage with infants and toddlers
• change diapers and support basic needs
• plan lessons and implement curriculum
• provide learning experiences across developmental domains
• conduct screening
• coordinate with assistant teachers to maintain daily routines
• partner with families on goals.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start lead teacher

infant/toddler

early childhood education

child development

curriculum implementation

family partnerships

cincinnati oh

child focus

associate degree required

cda credential

year-round

40 hours per week

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance
• EAP
• matched health savings and flexible spending options
• PTO
• extended illness benefits
• 403(b) with 6% employer match
• student loan forgiveness eligibility
• tuition reimbursement
• paid internships
• childcare discount
• wellness benefits
• paid continuing education.

Why this role

Requires an associate degree in Early Childhood Education or a Child Development Associate credential. Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required, with training provided.

About the employer

Child Focus Inc is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.