Teacher Early HS I
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an on-site, full-time Early Head Start Teacher in Alamo, TN, paying $15.85/hour to facilitate educational and developmental activities for infants and toddlers.
- Role
- Teacher Early HS I
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Alamo, TN 38001, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $15.85 USD per hour
- Category
- Education & Training
The role
The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements educational plans for infants and toddlers to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. Working in collaboration with a co-teacher, the role involves daily classroom operations, maintaining child development portfolios, and conducting family conferences. The teacher ensures a safe, nurturing learning environment while adhering to federal and state regulations. This position requires active engagement with families and collaboration with program aides and volunteers.
What you'll do
- Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans for infants and toddlers.
- Ensure a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Maintain accurate records, including developmental assessments and child portfolios.
- Conduct parent conferences and home visits to share child progress.
- Provide responsive caregiving, including assisting with feeding, diapering, and hygiene.
What it takes
- Minimum of a CDA or an associate degree in child development or early childhood education.
- Experience teaching preschool-age children.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work, including lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Must pass pre-employment background checks and health requirements.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Paid time off (winter/spring breaks, holidays), competitive health, dental, and vision coverage, short/long-term disability, HSA/FSA options, agency-paid life insurance, parental/fertility benefits, retirement savings plan, and professional development assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an on-site position based in Alamo, TN.
What is the pay for this role?
The compensation for this position is $15.85 per hour.
What are the core educational requirements?
Applicants must hold at least a CDA or an associate degree in early childhood education or a related field.
How do I apply for this job?
You can apply through the Save the Children job portal by clicking the 'Apply now' button on the official posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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