# Early Head Start Teacher

**Company:** [Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center](http://jobs.workable.com/companies/aLRKfbbMgxNCz9DpyjHjCk.md)
**Location:** Newark, United States
**Workplace:** on site

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## Description

**Position Overview:** The Early Head Start Teacher at Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center is responsible for delivering a nurturing, inclusive, and developmentally appropriate curriculum for infants and toddlers. This role involves fostering a safe and supportive environment that encourages learning through play, exploration, and discovery, aligned with Head Start Program Performance Standards and the organization's guidelines.

**Key Responsibilities:**

-   Plan and implement individualized lesson plans that support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
-   Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom environment adhering to health and safety requirements.
-   Observe, document, and assess children's developmental progress regularly using electronic portfolios.
-   Collaborate with families to engage them in their child’s educational journey through communication, home visits, and family conferences.
-   Support inclusion by implementing Individualized Family Service Plans (IFSPs) and collaborating with specialists as needed.
-   Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities.
-   Demonstrate flexibility to work non-traditional hours, including evenings and weekends as required.

## Requirements

**Qualifications:**

-   Possession of a Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential with Infant-Toddler Endorsement is required.
-   Experience working in center or home-based childcare programs is required; experience with Early Head Start or Head Start programs is preferred.
-   Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
-   Proficiency in using computers at a beginner to intermediate level.
-   Excellent verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with children, families, and team members.

## Benefits

Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Inc. offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the health, well-being, and long-term financial stability of our employees.

Eligible employees may receive:

-   Competitive salary aligned with qualifications and experience
-   Medical insurance with employer contribution
-   Dental and vision coverage
-   Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance
-   401(k) retirement plan
-   Paid Time Off (PTO) including sick and personal time
-   Paid holidays
-   Professional development and training opportunities
-   Opportunities for career advancement within a growing early childhood organization

Benefits eligibility and details are provided during the on-boarding process.