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)


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  • $17.72/hour with Infant/Toddler CDA
  
  
  • $19.49/hour with Associate Degree
  
  
  • $21.44/hour with Bachelor’s Degree
  
  
  
  

• Outstanding Work-Life Balance


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  • Full-time schedule: 40 hours per week, 49 weeks per year
  
  
  • No evenings, weekends, or overtime required
  
  
  • Paid winter/holiday break
  
  
  
  

• Exceptional Benefits


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  • 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.