Early Head Start Teacher — Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job overview

The Early Head Start Teacher — Child Development Associate (CDA) position is onsite in Southfield, MI. Compensation is negotiable and based on experience; the posting also lists a $30,000–$45,000 annual range. The role supports an Early Head Start classroom for infants and toddlers. The teacher helps provide a safe, nurturing learning environment and supports children’s development and readiness for school. Working with a lead teacher, co-teacher, families, and volunteers, the role plans and facilitates developmentally appropriate activities, monitors children’s progress, and maintains classroom health, safety, and program records.

What you'll do

• Maintain a safe, healthy classroom for infants and toddlers
• implement active supervision and health and safety practices
• collaborate with families on individual goals
• adapt activities to children’s developmental levels and needs
• provide diapering and feeding
• supervise and facilitate learning
• include Early Head Start component areas in daily lesson planning
• encourage family involvement
• follow a consistent schedule
• complete sanitation logs and safety checklists
• conduct parent conferences and home visits
• complete developmental screenings within 45 days of enrollment
• document observations and assessments
• maintain confidential records
• participate in required training and professional development
• fill in where needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start teacher

child development associate

cda

southfield mi

elite school staffing

infants and toddlers

early childhood education

child development

classroom safety

family engagement

developmental screenings

parent conferences

$30,000–$45,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

A Child Development Associate credential or comparable credential is required, or the candidate must commit to obtaining a CDA within one year of hire. An associate degree or higher in early childhood education or child development is preferred.

About the employer

Elite School Staffing is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.