Early Head Start Teacher - CDA or Child Education Coursework Req

Overview

Our Early Head Start program is expanding services to support more children and families in our community. We are hiring 10 new teachers to staff additional classrooms and continue delivering high-quality, nurturing early learning experiences. Location:
Lynchburg

• Salary Range: $19.25-$22.25/Hour
• Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional development opportunities
• Company Paid Life insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability insurance

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher works in a pair to provide direct supervision for eight children per classroom. They deliver high-quality early education and child development services that promote cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The EHS Teacher encourages family engagement through two home visits and two education conferences per program term. This position participates in ongoing professional development and coaching and follows mandated Virginia licensing, subsidy, and Office of Head Start (OHS) requirements.

• Provide responsive care, effective teaching methods, and an organized learning environment to promote healthy development for all children in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF).
• Foster nurturing interactions and emotional security; support early language development, critical thinking, and life-skills development.
• Plan weekly schedules, lesson plans, and activities using the approved research-based curriculum (High Scope) to support each child’s development.
• Utilize standardized screening and assessment tools (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE2, DRDP); integrate data into planning and notify managers when concerns arise.
• Collaborate with Teachers, Assistant Teachers, Center Manager, Education Manager, Family Engagement Specialist, and Health and Disabilities Manager to ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
• Encourage family involvement through home visits, regular communication, education conferences, and classroom volunteer opportunities.
• Work with the Center Manager to ensure compliance with licensing, subsidy, HSPPS, and Virginia Quality (VQB5) requirements.
• Participate in continuous quality improvement through supervision, training, and professional development.

EHS Teacher → EHS Teacher II → Senior Teacher → EHS Supervising Teacher → EHS Center Manager

• Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential with a focus on infant and toddler development, or a Bachelor’s degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education, or related field.
• Ability to teach various age groups year-round from birth to age three using a research-based curriculum and developmental assessments.
• Ability to establish professional relationships and maintain boundaries with diverse children, families, colleagues, and community partners.
• Ability to be flexible, manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lift and carry children, bend, sit on the floor, and be physically active inside and outside in all weather.
• Willingness to travel within 50 miles of the EHS Center 4 times per year for home visits and professional development.
• Proficient computer knowledge, ability to adapt to new technology, learn new software systems (Child Plus and Procare), and maintain daily data entry while protecting family confidentiality.

Human Kind is a non-profit human services organization serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and build a strong foundation for life. With an emphasis on inclusion, we support individuals and families facing life’s challenges across areas from financial education to services for adults with developmental disabilities. Our unique workplace culture seeks to be a Best Place to Work, grounded in our values.

Actively working for equity and inclusivity, humility and curiosity, responsibility, continuous evolution, and a nurturing environment. We prioritize caring for our people, celebrate small wins, encourage innovation and adaptability, and uphold ethics with open communication and feedback.