Early Head Start Teacher

Overview

PayStarting at $15.86/hour

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve.  Every day, we strive to embody our core values: 

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion. 

• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. 

• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength. 

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time. 

What You'll Do

The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher is responsible for providing a nurturing, responsive, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants and toddlers (ages 0-3). This role focuses on building secure attachments, fostering social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development, and implementing research-based curricula aligned with Head Start Performance Standards. The EHS Teacher ensures a safe and stimulating classroom, conducts ongoing assessments, and partners closely with families to support each child's growth and school readiness. Additionally, the EHS Teacher maintains compliance with licensing, health, and safety regulations while collaborating with colleagues to promote high-quality early childhood education. 

Responsibilities

• Establish a warm, secure, and trusting atmosphere that promotes healthy attachment and emotional well-being for infants and toddlers 
• Plan and deliver engaging, research-based activities that support cognitive, language, motor, and social-emotional development 
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom, following health and safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all children 
• Monitor and document children's developmental progress using approved assessment tools to individualize learning experiences 
• Assist with feeding, diapering, toileting, and naptime routines, ensuring each child’s individual needs are met with respect and sensitivity 
• Engage in intentional interactions, including talking, singing, reading, and playing, to foster strong language and relationship-building skills 
• Establish strong communication and collaboration with parents/caregivers, providing regular updates and resources to support child development at home 
• Work with teaching teams, family advocates, and early intervention specialists to address the needs of all children, including those with disabilities or developmental delays 
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and program policies, ensuring high-quality early childhood education 

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements for an Early Head Start Teacher

• High School Diploma or equivalent 
• Current Child Development Assoicate (CDA) Credential in Infant and Toddler 
• Willing to obtain COR Advantage Assessment certification 
• Willing to obtain CPR and first aid certification 

Preferred Requirements for an Early Head Start Teacher

• Associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Early Childhood Development, or in a different field with a minimum of 15 credit hours in one of these fields of study 
• One (1) year of experience in an early childhood setting 
• CPR and first aid certification 
• Head Start experience or familiarity with Head Start Performance Standards and ELOF 
• Experience working with dual-language learners and children with disabilities 
• Training in CLASS, Conscious Discipline, or other early childhood best practices

Travel

• This position may be required to travel up to 10%

Perks at Upbring 

• Competitive PTO & paid holidays 
• Health, dental, vision insurance & more  
• 403(b) Plan
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Discounted Gym Memberships  

Physical Demands & Work Conditions

• Ability to stand, walk, sit on the floor, and move quickly to ensure child safety 
• Lift and carry infants/toddlers, up to 50 lbs., and classroom materials 
• Frequent bending, crouching, and kneeling to interact with children 
• Assists with tasks like feeding, diapering, and hygiene routines 
• Participate in play and activities in varying environments 
• Flexibility to adapt to changing schedules, classroom needs, and program requirements 

The physical requirements for this position with or without reasonable accommodation are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this position successfully. While performing this position the employee with or without reasonable accommodation should have the ability to walk, stand, sit, kneel, speak, and hear with aid, see, read, reach with arms and hands, lift and/or move up to specified weight, and use equipment that is essential to performing the job, such as a computer, copier, fax machine, telephone, and automobile, if applicable. Specific vision requirements of this position may include color vision, seeing things close up, and the ability to adjust focus.

Upbring is an Equal Employment Opportunity/AA Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.