Early Head Start Teacher

Job overview

The Early Head Start Teacher role is onsite in Troy, NY, with compensation of $20–$22 per hour for 35 hours per week. CEO’s Early Head Start/Head Start program provides comprehensive early childhood services to children from six weeks to age five and their families in Rensselaer County. The teacher plans and implements developmentally appropriate learning for infants and toddlers, integrating Head Start standards and applicable regulations. The role also supports children’s development through positive guidance, family partnerships, classroom routines, and collaboration with special service providers.

What you'll do

• Promote development and learning for children aged six weeks to three years
• implement curriculum and prepare developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• use positive guidance strategies
• build relationships with staff, families, and children and create an inclusive classroom
• conduct two home visits and two parent-teacher conferences each year
• complete required records and assessments
• use daily routines to promote learning
• collaborate with special service providers and implement IEP/IFSP goals when applicable
• maintain confidentiality.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

early head start teacher

infant and toddler education

early childhood

head start

lesson planning

family partnerships

classroom learning

troy ny

commission on economic opportunity

$20–$22/hr

35 hours per week

infant/toddler cda

12 paid holidays

403(b)

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Healthcare, dental, and vision insurance
• flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• telemedicine
• paid time off and sick time
• employee assistance program
• optional 403(b)
• 12 paid holidays
• pension plan when eligible
• federal student loan forgiveness program eligibility.

Why this role

Requires a high school diploma or equivalent, an Infant/Toddler CDA, and prior experience working with infants or toddlers. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.

About the employer

Commission On Economic Opportunity is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.