Infant/Toddler Teacher - Early Head Start

Are you fascinated by the little changes you see in toddlers every day? Do you want to work on a dynamic team with like-minded professionals to support a greater Mission? If you do, then we may have the perfect opportunity here for you at Pathways as an Infant/Toddler Early Head Start Teacher

Our ideal candidate will have had experience with children in this age group and have completed the required courses in Infant toddler Development. We value collaboration and appreciate open dialogue. We embrace respect, trust, collaboration, and opportunity. We work hard to provide a safe and respectful environment for our employees, children, and families from all backgrounds.

Emerson Center located in Gloucester - 37.5 hrs. per wk. at 52 wks. per yr.

$24.30-29.16 per hour to start depending on Education, Credentials and Experience. Only candidates with the required Head Start credentials will be considered for this position. Please upload your transcripts when applying.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Early Head Start Infant/Toddler Teachers work within a classroom setting and support the children during activities, outdoor and indoor play, and meal times.
• Plan and implement a daily program of developmentally appropriate recreational and educational activities which meet the individual needs of the children enrolled in the program and support their success
• Supervise children to ensure their safety and well-being at all times
• Work as part of a team, supporting one another and communicating effectively to support families impacted by social and economic inequity.

WHAT DO YOU NEED?

• Required: Infant Toddler CDA or EEC Lead Infant Toddler Teacher Certification
• Preferred: Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, and experience as Early Head Start Infant Toddler Teacher or preschool teacher (please upload transcripts)
• Must be able to meet the physical requirements of the role
• Must comply with all state and federal requirements including Head Start vaccine mandate
• Must complete and satisfy background check protocols

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• Health and Dental Insurances, Life and Long Term Disability
• Retirement Plans such as 401K and ROTH
• Earned Time Off (sick, personal, vacation)
• Comprehensive and personalized career coaching to support your continuing education and professional development, when you succeed we all succeed!
• Internal Growth- we often hire from within
• Generous tuition reimbursement program and opportunities for grants as they become available

Pathways for Children provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.