Head Start Teacher – Caruthersville

About the role

Provide a safe, supervised educational setting for children in the Head Start/Early Head Start environment, including classroom, outdoor play area, and field trips. Encourage parent involvement and coordinate curriculum to promote school‑readiness goals and a smooth transition into kindergarten.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain a successful, safe, and supervised learning environment for infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Implement and adapt curriculum to meet the needs of at‑risk, special‑needs, gifted, and culturally diverse children.

Required profile

• High School Diploma or GED with Infant/Toddler CDA credential (or Associate/Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education as required).
• Classroom teaching experience with infants/toddlers or preschool children (two years preferred).

Required skills

• Strong written and verbal communication; bilingual English/Spanish highly desirable.
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills, internet and email proficiency.

What we offer

• Employer‑paid medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Employer‑subsidized retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, sick leave, and vacation.
• Tuition support for ongoing training.