Head Start / Early Head Start Teacher

Job overview

The Head Start / Early Head Start Teacher role is onsite in Malden, Missouri, with pay of $15.00–$21.00 per hour based on education level. DAEOC’s program provides supervised early learning and supports children’s readiness for kindergarten. The teacher creates a safe, supervised classroom and learning environment, coordinates and implements curriculum aligned with school-readiness goals, and encourages parent involvement. The role adapts instruction to children’s needs and supports their transition into kindergarten.

What you'll do

• Provide a safe, supervised educational setting in classrooms, outdoor play areas, and on field trips
• coordinate and implement curriculum supporting Head Start/Early Head Start school-readiness goals
• encourage parent involvement
• adapt curriculum to children’s needs
• support transition to kindergarten
• meet applicable Head Start standards and agency policies.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early childhood teacher

head start

early head start

school readiness

classroom teaching

parent involvement

malden mo

daeoc

full-time

$15–$21/hr

early childhood education

cda

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• disability insurance
• subsidized retirement plan
• paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation
• tuition support for ongoing training.

Why this role

Early Head Start teachers need a high school diploma or GED and an Infant/Toddler CDA; Head Start teachers need the specified early-childhood degree or equivalent coursework. A CDA may be obtained within three months of hire if not already held.

About the employer

DAEOC is hiring for this role. Industry: Administration of Education Programs. Sector: 92.