Early Head Start Teacher or Multi-Site Teacher Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Mission Statement:
Mid-Cumberland Community Action Agency will act as a stepping stone to create stronger communities where families with low incomes have opportunities to connect, grow, and maintain dignity.

Position Summary:
This dual-position posting is designed to create a flexible entry point for individuals interested in working with infants and toddlers in our Early Head Start program. Depending on your current qualifications, applicants will be considered for either:

• Early Head Start Teacher – for candidates who meet the educational requirements for a lead teaching role, or
• Multi-Site Teacher Assistant (Pathway Role) – for candidates who do not yet meet the qualifications but are eager to grow into the EHS Teacher role. Candidates hired as Multi-Site Teacher Assistants will receive support to earn their CDA credential and may transition into the Teacher role upon completion.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Early Head Start Teacher and Multi-Site Teacher Assistant duties may include:

• Support or lead classroom instruction, planning, and implementation of daily lessons and activities aligned with individualized learning needs.
• Assist in conducting child assessments and using data to guide instruction and developmental planning.
• Foster strong partnerships with families through regular communication, home visits, conferences, and engagement in classroom activities.
• Collaborate with families to identify and access needed resources or community services.
• Assist with meal service, model social interactions during mealtime, and help maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.
• Participate in recruitment and enrollment efforts for Early Head Start and Head Start programs.
• Collect and maintain required child health and program documentation.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities at the local, state, and national levels.
• Support and document in-kind contributions and volunteer hours.
• Ensure compliance with MCCAA policies, Head Start Performance Standards, DHS Licensing, and NAEYC Accreditation.

Education and Experience Qualifications:

For Early Head Start Teacher:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field preferred.
• At minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent coursework focused on infant/toddler development is required.
• Experience in a preschool or infant/toddler classroom preferred.

For Multi-Site Teacher Assistant:

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CDA credential or Associate’s degree preferred. (Must obtain CDA in Infant/Toddler within 6 months of hire)
• Previous experience with children ages 0–5 preferred.
• Willingness to travel to different classroom locations based on agency need.

Growth Opportunity:
This position provides a career pathway into the Early Head Start Teacher role. Candidates hired as Multi-Site Teacher Assistants will be supported in earning their CDA and may be promoted once all qualifications are met.