Early Head Start; EHS Teacher

Position: Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher
Job Family STAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE) Grade 10 Salary $19.39 - $24.07 Department Exploration Station Preschool Reports To Director Pre-School Closing Date February 22, 2026 FLSA Status Non-Exempt
First Review Date

Second Review Date

September 3, 2025

January 21, 2026

Position Overview

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher works as a part of the EHS teaching team to provide developmentally appropriate activities in a safe, nurturing, and high-quality early childhood program. The position promotes the physical, social, emotional, and intellectual development of infants and toddlers while partnering with families and maintaining a healthy learning environment.

This is a temporary position.

What you will be doing

• Provides responsive care to support children's social and emotional well-being
• Assists with planning and executing developmentally appropriate environments, daily routines, and activities that encourage exploration and learning
• Conducts regular observations and screenings to monitor developmental progress
• Maintains a clean, organized, and secure classroom environment that meets health and safety standards
• Engages families as active partners in their child's development through ongoing communication, conferences, and resources
• Establishes consistent routines, structure, and organization to ensure smooth classroom operations
• Follows all policies, procedures, and requirements set forth by Miami Dade College, Head Start Performance Standards, and funding agencies
• Participates in required trainings, professional development sessions, and reflective supervision to maintain and improve job performance
• Works cooperatively with co-teachers, leadership, and support staff to ensure quality program delivery
• Uses basic computer skills to document observations, assessments, and daily records
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Associate's degree in early childhood education (ECE) a related field and National Child Development Associate (CDA), Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (FCCPC), or equivalent credential and prior experience working with infants and toddlers in a group setting preferred or have completed the Miami Dade College Apprenticeship Program for Teacher Assistant
• DCF 45 hours training must begin within the first 60 days of employment. All DCF 45 hours must be completed one year from the date the training began including passing competency exams
• Employee in this position is required to maintain the following in current and active status:
  Forty-five (45) hours of Professional Development each fiscal year (July/June), valid First Aid in Early Care and Adult-Child-Infant CPR certificate, a valid Florida DCF Staff Credential and valid DCF Clearance Letter
• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution
• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures
• Understanding of infant and toddler developmental milestones and best practices in early childhood education
• Knowledge of implementing and adapting High Scope curriculum for infants and toddlers
• Awareness of state and federal safety, health, and licensing requirements, including EHS Program Performance Standards
• Knowledge of tools and methods for observing, screening, and assessing young children's development
• Understanding the importance of respecting and incorporating diverse family cultures and backgrounds into teaching
• Ability to establish and maintain a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with children, families and team members
• Skill in working as part of a teaching team to plan and deliver effective programming
• Basic computer skills for documentation, accessing resources and record-keeping
• Strong communication, classroom management, and organizational skills
• Show commitment to personal growth and ongoing professional development
• Ability to work well with students, faculty and staff

Preferences

Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such service members and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.

EQUAL ACCESS/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Miami Dade College is an equal access/equal opportunity institution which does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, marital status, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran's status, ethnicity, pregnancy, sexual orientation or genetic information.

To obtain more information about the College's equal access and equal opportunity policies, procedures and practices, please contact the College's Civil Rights Compliance Officer:
Cindy Lau Evans, Director, Equal Opportunity Programs/ ADA…