Early Head Start Teacher (Infants & Toddlers)

About the role

The Early Head Start Teacher at Save the Children designs and delivers educational activities for infants and toddlers, fostering social‑emotional, physical, and cognitive development. Working alongside a co‑teacher, you will manage day‑to‑day classroom operations and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.

Key responsibilities

• Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans that promote all developmental areas and preschool readiness.
• Guide daily classroom activities, field trips, and set up safe, developmentally appropriate learning environments.
• Practice responsive caregiving, integrating routines into flexible learning schedules.
• Conduct parent conferences and home visits to share child progress and support family engagement.
• Maintain accurate paper and electronic records while preserving confidentiality.
• Plan, conduct, and document observations, assessments, and screenings.
• Verify legal compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.

Required profile

• Experience working with infants and toddlers in an early childhood setting.
• Ability to develop and deliver age‑appropriate lesson plans.
• Strong partnership skills to engage families and support child development.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and accurate documentation.

Required skills