Co-Teacher

Help Shape Bright Futures
Do you have a passion for early childhood education and a desire to support infants and toddlers during their most important stages of development? Are you looking for a meaningful career where you can help children grow while supporting families and building strong classroom partnerships?
Join our Early Head Start team and become part of a caring, collaborative classroom environment where every child is supported to reach their fullest potential. As a Co-Teacher, you will work alongside teaching staff to create safe, nurturing, and engaging learning experiences that promote growth in all developmental areas.
Why You'll Love Working Here
Competitive Pay (Level 25)
$17.72/hour with Infant/Toddler CDA
$19.49/hour with Associate Degree
$21.44/hour with Bachelor’s Degree
Outstanding Work-Life Balance
Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, 49 weeks per year
No evenings, weekends, or overtime required
Paid winter/holiday break
Exceptional Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
FREE life insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
14 paid holidays annually
Paid inclement weather days
Tuition assistance and professional development opportunities
Career growth and advancement opportunities
What You'll Do
As a Co-Teacher, you'll support the classroom team by:
Ensuring a safe, healthy, and nurturing environment for infants and toddlers
Supporting children’s physical, cognitive, social, and emotional development
Assisting in planning and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Working collaboratively with the Lead Teacher and classroom staff to manage daily activities
Supporting individualized learning experiences based on each child’s strengths and needs
Building positive relationships with families to encourage engagement in their child’s learning
Incorporating health, nutrition, and self-care routines into daily classroom activities
Completing required documentation, assessments, and computer-based data entry accurately and on time
Supporting developmental, behavioral, and health screenings and follow-up services
Making appropriate referrals to community agencies when needed to support children and families
Maintaining ongoing communication with families, staff, supervisors, and service providers
Following confidentiality standards and program policies at all times
What We're Looking For
Infant/Toddler CDA required within 18 months of hire
Associate’s Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred (or related field with relevant experience/credentials per Head Start requirements)
1–3 years of experience working with young children highly preferred
Ability to successfully complete Teaching Strategies GOLD Inter-Rater Reliability Certification within 6 months of hire
Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to write and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
Computer proficiency, including data entry and word processing
CPR and First Aid certification (or ability to obtain and maintain)
Reliable transportation required
Ability to take initiative, exercise sound judgment, and work effectively as part of a team
Strong commitment to confidentiality and professional ethics
The above description is not a comprehensive listing of all job specific responsibilities, tasks, and duties.
Apply today at douglassonline.org
Douglass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and Drug-Free Workplace.

Employment type
Full-Time

Work arrangement
No