Early Head Start Teacher

Department: Early Childhood Education
Reporting Manager: Assistant Director of Early Childhood Education
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Hourly
Supervisory Responsibility: None
Compensation Range: $21.00 - $27.35.

Pay rates are calculated based on the educational accomplishments of each candidate. Early Head Start Teachers with minimum requirements (Birth to Five or Infant/Toddler CDA or Credential) start at $21.00/hour.

Do you have a passion for teaching young minds? If you love helping young children learn, grow, and feel safe in the world, you’ll feel right at home here.

At Penfield Children’s Center, our Early Head Start Teachers create nurturing, joyful, and developmentally rich experiences for our youngest learners. In this role, you’ll build trusting relationships with infants, toddlers, and their families, support each child’s unique developmental journey, and create a classroom environment where curiosity, connection, and belonging thrive.

We’re looking for someone who brings warmth, initiative, and a deep respect for children and families. If you’re someone who believes that early learning can change the trajectory of a child’s life and wants to be a part of that impact every day, then this role is for you!

• Ensure full compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards, WI DCF licensing, and accreditation requirements.
• Complete all required documentation accurately and within federal program deadlines.
• Implement and uphold classroom policies, procedures, and health/safety practices.
• Maintain family confidentiality while ensuring parents receive timely, accurate information about their child’s progress.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, workshops, and parent meetings.
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate, hands-on curriculum that reflects children’s interests, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment, including refreshing learning centers and ensuring materials are sanitized and in good repair.
• Always supervise and monitor assigned children to ensure safety and support social-emotional development.
• Conduct home visits and parent-teacher conferences as scheduled.
• Maintain ongoing communication with families and document developmental observations, attendance, meal counts, and other required records.
• Collaborate respectfully with co-teachers, center staff, and families to support a positive learning environment.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements for suspected child abuse or neglect.
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability to changing classroom assignments and schedules.
• Perform other duties as assigned.