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Description: Head Start Teacher We have an immediate need for a Head Start Teacher at our Northwest Center located at 88th and Blondo Street. We also have an opening for a Head Start Teacher at our Southwest Center located at 138th and Q Street. The hours of this position are Monday through Friday 8:00am-4:30pm. Starting wage for applicants with an active, valid CDA, the hourly range (based on CDA, experience, and education) is $20.00 - $22.00. Starting wage while working towards completion of your CDA is $17.00 - $19.00 based on applicable education/experience. Experience an incredible working environment where the focus is on providing compassionate, education-based care with therapy and nursing wrapped services for children of all abilities! CRCC Mission and Values CRCC is a local non-profit organization dedicated to providing comprehensive services to children of all abilities to help them reach their highest potential. CRCC values Quality Care for Children, Family Involvement, and Staff Excellence. CRCC's work environment is energetic and team-oriented! Family Support Responsibilities: Schedule and meet with parents regularly about their child's progress, including at least two Parent/Staff Conferences per year. Schedule a minimum of two home visits per year with each child's family to clarify child and family needs. Collaboratively plan with Family Engagement Specialist (FES) staff and facilitate monthly informational/activity meetings for parents for the purpose of sharing data with families and responding to their identified interests and/or needs. Encourage parent participation in program activities and in implementing education activities for their children at home and in the community. Communicate with parents (informal conversations, newsletters, personal notes) regarding his/her child's involvement in classroom activities and progress towards learning goals. Educational Responsibilities Plan and implement developmentally appropriate classroom activities that will enhance language and literacy development, (2) cognition and general knowledge, (3) approaches toward learning, (4) physical well-being and motor development, and (5) social and emotional development of each child. Participate in interpreting and analyzing assessment results and utilize data to plan individual and classroom experiences as well as intentionally share information with families. Develop lesson plans with goals, objectives, activities and outcomes for children and implement them intentionally. Intentionally integrate other areas, i.e., health/physical activity, nutrition, mental health, disabilities, transition, safety and parent involvement, into the education plan. Create documentation panels on a regular basis to make the learning that the children are experiencing visible to parents and visitors. Promoting Social-Emotional Development: Observe, assess and document each child's skills, behavior, growth and development. Provide opportunities for children to develop positive self-images and experience success. Develop an individualized educational plan for each child. Bring to attention those children with special needs. Coordinate referrals for children with special needs or mental health needs with the Master Teacher. Contribute to and participate in child and family reviews, Mental Health staffing, and/or Individualized Education Plans/Individualized Family Service Plans. Assist the child and family as child transitions from the infant and toddler program to the preschool program and from the preschool program to kindergarten. Foster positive relationships with all children in the classroom. Daily Care Responsibilities: Develop and maintain an attractive and stimulating learning environment and encourage child's independence and self-selection of activities. Ensure that all children are under appropriate supervision and guidance at all times. Maintain a clean, safe and healthy classroom environment. Utilize Positive Behavior Supports and Touchpoints strategies. Positive Behavioral Supports: Creates and assist with implementation of lessons related to social/emotional health and development. Assists in developing behavioral goals/plans for children and assist with training staff on how to implement individual Positive Behavioral Support Plans. Demonstrates the appropriate and consistent use of positive and negative reinforcement to manage children's behaviors throughout the day according to CRCC policies and procedures. Works individually with clients on practicing pro-social skills to replace challenging behaviors. Provides feedback and training to staff on how to improve interactions with behaviorally challenging children and encourage the use of Positive Behavioral Supports throughout the center, including more positive/preventative interactions. Reviews incidents, patterns and use of safety techniques and makes recommendations to management on how to modify existing Positive Behavioral Support Plans to benefit the child and provide support to staff. Communicates each child's behavioral goals and supports with other members of the child's CRCC team; teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, therapists, management, etc. Assists with creation, training, and use of behavior tracking forms. Anticipates the needs of the clients and provides positive behavioral supports or assistance in teacher directed activities. Professional Attributes: Participates actively as a team player in carrying out the mission, philosophy and Guiding Principles of CRCC. Contributes to positive corporate (CRCC) relations by participating in programs such as fundraisers, special events, marketing opportunities, etc. that promote and support CRCC Mission. Uses unstructured time to improve own professional growth skills & education and/or participates in staff training exercises. Adheres to work schedule and daily time schedule. Strives to maintain harmonious relationships and respectful communication with all staff members. Maintains confidentiality of the clients and families to which care is provided by maintaining HIPAA guidelines. Discusses concerns directly and openly with appropriate staff person. Maintains a friendly and helpful attitude toward visitors and staff, while continuing his/her role. Serves as appropriate adult role model for clients at the Center. Demonstrates pride in his/her work and in the company by following appropriate dress code, wearing their CRCC name tag, and maintaining professional appearance/grooming. Assists directors with maintenance of own personnel records regarding training, health information, etc. Consistently applies overall operating policies and procedures of CRCC, including State and Federal Guidelines. Remains calm and poised during challenging situations. Accepts other duties as assigned. Requirements: Minimum Qualifications: Associates Degree with at least 12 semester hours of undergraduate or graduate credit in child development/early childhood education is preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent required. Minimum of one year experience working in a licensed childcare center required with two years preferred. Applicable experience working with neurodiverse children with complex medical needs preferred. Ability to complete the training and/or equivalent coursework in early childhood development to receive a current Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential required. Must be able to complete 12 education hours (CEU) each year. Possess understanding, patience, and flexibility in dealing with clients, parents, and team members. Is able to demonstrate successful completion of Personal Care Aide Training including a PowerPoint, quiz, and competency demonstrations signed by a Registered Nurse as required by Children's Day Health Services regulations Willing to increase knowledge in fields of endeavor. Able to develop and implement written lesson plans. Able to lift up to fifty pounds and practice 2 person lifting for clients over 50 pounds or when necessary. Able to meet agency's conditions of employment regarding health status, criminal background check, clearance with the Nebraska Child and Adult Abuse/Neglect Central Registry, and the Nebraska State Patrol. Benefits CRCC offers an Excellent Benefit Package for full-time employees. Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance CRCC-paid short & long term disability and life insurance PTO Holiday pay - Paid Holiday Pay for full-time employees between Christmas and New Years! 401k with match Compensation details: 17-22 Hourly Wage PI733afe789c9e-3881

Position Title: Early Head Start Teacher Location: Bedford Sign-On Bonus: New hires who start by September 1, 2025, are eligible for a $1,000 sign-on bonus-$500 paid on the first paycheck and $500 after 90 days of employment. Benefits: Salary Range: $18.50-$21.50/Hour Over 5 weeks of Paid Time Off and Holiday Pay to use at your discretion Medical, Dental, and Vision Flexible Spending Account (FSA) 403(b) Retirement plan with company match and contribution Tuition Reimbursement Professional development opportunities Life insurance, Short Term and Long Term Disability insurance Summary : The Early Head Start (EHS) Teacher works in a pair to provide direct supervision for eight children per classroom. They provide high-quality, early education and child development services that promote children's cognitive, social, and emotional growth for later success in school. The EHS Teacher encourages family engagement through two home visits and two education conferences per program term. This position actively participates in individualized and ongoing professional development and coaching. This position requires the ability to follow mandated Virginia licensing, subsidy, and Office of Head Start (OHS) requirements. Success In This Role Looks Like: Provide responsive care, effective teaching methods, and an organized learning environment to promote healthy development for all children in alignment with the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework (HSELOF), including children of all abilities, cultures, and languages. Ensure a classroom environment that provides nurturing interactions and promotes emotional security; provide a foundation for early childhood communication and rich language development; promote critical thinking and problem solving; promote structure that supports life-skills development; utilize a formal curriculum that promotes social, emotional, and behavioral development. Effectively plan weekly schedules, lesson plans, and organized activities using the program approved, research-based curriculum (HighScope) to support each child's individual development and learning. Utilize standardized screening and assessment tools (ASQ-3, ASQ-SE2, and DRDP); integrate data from these assessments into individual and group planning; notify managers and primary adults when development concerns are identified. Collaborate with other Teachers and Assistant Teachers, Center Manager, Education Manager, Family Engagement Specialist, and Health and Disabilities Manager to ensure that services provided are developmentally, culturally, and linguistically appropriate to support each child's individual preschool readiness. Recognize primary adult roles as lifelong educators and support their involvement in their child's education through home visits, regular communication, education conferences, and classroom volunteer opportunities. Collaboratively work with the Center Manager to ensure the classroom consistently meets licensing, subsidy, HSPPS, and Virginia Quality (VQB5) requirements. Participate in continuous quality improvement through supervision, training, and professional development. Career Path: EHS Teacher > EHS Supervising Teacher > EHS Center Manager > EHS Director EHS Teacher > EHS Coaching & Training Specialist > EHS Education Manager > EHS Director EHS Teacher > EHS Intake & Enrollment Specialist> EHS Family Engagement Specialist > EHS Family Engagement Manager > EHS Director Curriculum specialist, Curriculum writer, Lead Teacher, Preschool Director What You Bring To The Team: A minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) or comparable credential with a focus on infant and toddler development. Or a Bachelor's degree in Child Development , Early Childhood Education, or related field. Ability to teach various age groups year-round from birth to age three through a research-based curriculum and developmental assessments. Ability to establish professional relationships and maintain professional boundaries with diverse children, families, colleagues, and community partners. Ability to be flexible and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and respond to stressful situations with maturity. Ability to lift and carry children, bend, sit on the floor, and be physically active inside and outside in all weather. Willingness to travel within 50 miles of the EHS Center 4 times per month for home visits and professional development. Proficient computer knowledge, ability to adapt to new technology, learn new software systems (ChildPlus and Procare), and maintain daily data entry responsibilities while protecting family confidentiality. Why Join HumanKind: HumanKind is a non-profit human services organization that has been serving children and families for more than 120 years. We offer programs and services that instill hope and equip people with the tools to build a strong foundation for life. With an emphasis on inclusion, we help individuals and families who face any number of life's challenges. Our programs cover everything from financial education to foster care, from early childhood resources to services for adults with developmental disabilities. HumanKind's unique workplace culture is what sets us apart and makes us a Best Place to Work. We recognize that this culture exists because of our values. We acknowledge that we are humans on this journey, and none of us have fully arrived, but we are committed to striving and aspiring toward living out our values each day. We Value: Actively working for equity and inclusivity, practicing humility and curiosity, taking responsibility, continuously evolving for change. Prioritizing caring for our people, fostering a nurturing environment, celebrating small wins, acknowledging challenges, embracing innovation and adaptability. Nurturing growth in ourselves and others, leveraging strengths, equipping with tools for success, fostering a positive learning environment. Staying mission-focused, serving with empathy, putting egos aside, upholding ethics, communicating openly, providing support, and encouraging feedback. This is a grant funded position. Compensation details: 18.5-21.5 Hourly Wage PIbe59b3f6cd45-0301

Eckerd Connects Early Head Start Eckerd Connects' Early Head Start programs provides high quality, comprehensive care and support services to infants, toddlers, and their families. The program provides free year-round services for children ages 0-3 years and their families to promote education, self-sufficiency, community building, health and well-being. This partnership provides community-based, high quality care to our most vulnerable population; infants and toddlers. Follow the link for more information about this program: Position Concept This position will work closely with the Child Development and Disability Specialist to ensure that quality of services is exceptional, and center-based/family child care home requirements and goals are being met. Essential Functions Monitors and documents provisions and progressions in the area of Early Childhood Education and School Readiness. Assists with the implementation of a developmentally and linguistically appropriate approach to child development and education. Provides additional center-based and family child care home support, as assigned. Substitutes for teachers during a temporary absence or long-term as determined by program needs; provide quality childcare to children birth to age 4. Assists with organizing a classroom environment that promotes each child's total development while promoting positive open communication with parents and children. Assists in developing an environment that reflects the home culture of the families being served with the goal of increased understanding of their own culture and the culture of others. Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population's cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs. Other Duties Include, But Not Limited To Participate in training and development activities as required. Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships. Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per Eckerd policy and state guidelines. Perform other duties as assigned. Position Specifications Education: CDA required; Associate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, Social or Behavioral Science or Education, which included 18-semester hours in Early Childhood Education preferred. Must acquire CPR/First Aid training for Infant/Child/Adult within ninety (90) days of hire date and maintain through the duration of employment. Experience: Two years of experience in teaching infant/toddler, pre-school or kindergarten. Previous Head Start/Early Head Start experience is preferred. Skills: Analytical, excellent verbal and written communication, self-motivation, collaborative, resourceful, flexible, initiative, problem solving, decision making, organization, planning, creative, objective, interpersonal, and critical judgment. Basic skills instruction, development and use of learning and media centers, experiential and special education. Ability to learn and utilize various instructional technology software programs and equipment. Physical Demands: Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds, including infant and/or toddlers weighing 6 to 50 pounds multiple times throughout the day. Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching to maintain direct eye contact with infant/toddlers. Sitting on the floor and/or in preschool chairs. Dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate specialized apparatus and standard office and classroom equipment. Seeing to read a variety of materials (printed or virtual) and monitor student activities. Other: Must meet state criminal background check requirements. Must be available to work a flexible schedule in order to fulfill job functions and program responsibilities. Position is budgeted for 30 hours weekly; additional hours may be approved based on program needs and operating budget. Travel: Must be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes. Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver's license. Must be able to travel for training, as required. Travel requirements include local, in/out of state. Employee Benefits Eckerd wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education, advancement, and the chance to contribute to business objectives. We offer competitive salaries and an excellent comprehensive benefits package including: • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance • Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance • Voluntary term life insurance • Paid short-term and long-term disability • Professional group liability insurance • 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year • 8 paid holidays • Flexible spending accounts • Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5% • Mileage reimbursement • Cell phone plan discounts • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) • Employee Referral Program • Flexible work schedules • Employee Wellness/Well-Being program