Immediate Need!! Head Start Early Childhood Teacher's Nassau County NY

Overview
We are urgently seeking a passionate and dedicated Head Start Teacher to join our team in Nassau County, NY. This vital role offers an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact on young children’s lives by fostering their growth, curiosity, and development in a nurturing classroom environment. As an Immediate Need! Head Start Teacher, you will be responsible for creating engaging lesson plans, managing classroom activities, and supporting children’s social, emotional, and cognitive development through innovative teaching strategies. This position is fully paid and designed for energetic professionals eager to inspire the next generation of learners.

Duties

• Develop and implement dynamic curriculum plans tailored to early childhood education standards, including literacy, math, physical education, and social skills.
• Create a stimulating classroom environment that promotes active learning and positive behavior management.
• Foster strong communication with children to support their emotional well-being and developmental milestones.
• Use classroom management techniques to ensure a safe, inclusive, and engaging space for all children.
• Conduct assessments aligned with standardized testing protocols to monitor progress and inform instruction.
• Collaborate with colleagues on lesson planning and curriculum development to enhance educational outcomes.
• Support children with special education needs or those requiring early intervention services through tailored activities and individualized plans.
• Engage in ongoing professional development related to childhood development, Montessori methods, or other educational approaches such as preschool or daycare best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience working with children in early childhood settings such as daycare, preschool, or private schools.
• Strong knowledge of childhood development principles and classroom management techniques.
• Experience with curriculum development across multiple domains including literacy education, math, physical education, and behavior management.
• Familiarity with special education practices and early intervention strategies is highly desirable.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, and team members.
• Ability to plan lessons that incorporate innovative teaching methods like Montessori or other child-centered approaches.
• Demonstrated experience working with students of diverse backgrounds and needs.
• Knowledge of standardized testing procedures relevant to early childhood education settings. Join us in shaping bright futures! This role offers the chance to work in a vibrant environment where your enthusiasm and expertise will directly influence young learners’ lives. We value energetic educators committed to fostering growth through engaging lessons, compassionate care, and collaborative teamwork all while ensuring every child receives the quality education they deserve.

Required Qualifications
All Candidates must be Vaccinated
Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Master’s degree in early childhood development or early childhood education
• Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education with a minimum of one year of experience teaching young children in an accredited/ State licensed Early Childhood Program. (Preferred)
• Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education with two years of relevant experience in an accredited/licensed Early Childhood Program.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,217.00 - $49,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a degree, CDA certificate, at least 24 college credits in Early Childhood Education?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $44,217 - $49,000