Early Head Start Early Childhood Teacher

As an Early Childhood Teacher - Early Head Start in Madison, SD, you’ll help infants and toddlers build the earliest skills that power lifelong learning. This full-time role exists to create a safe, engaging classroom where every child’s growth is noticed, supported, and celebrated.

Key responsibilities include:
- Design and lead individual and small-group activities that strengthen language, social, motor, and cognitive development
- Prepare lesson plans and enrich learning by coordinating community guests and classroom experiences
- Support healthy social-emotional development while honoring individual differences and cultural backgrounds
- Partner with families through parent-child conferences and ongoing communication
- Collect and use child progress data across learning domains; create reports aligned to the Child Outcomes Framework (including ChildPlus as appropriate)
- Coordinate in-kind collection efforts with families and ensure timely, accurate reporting

Required qualifications:
- Minimum Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education (or related field) OR a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential

Pay: $20.00–$28.24 per hour. Apply now to bring your energy to Early Head Start.

Medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; Paid Time Off; paid holidays; a 403(b) retirement plan with 3% employer match; and an Employee Assistance Program for added support.

Your morning begins with warm greetings and quick check-ins as families arrive. The room comes alive with songs, stories, sensory play, and cozy routines that help little ones feel secure and curious. Midday, you pause to capture meaningful observations, update notes, and get materials ready for what’s next. You’ll connect with families in simple, real-time ways—sharing a milestone, a smile, or a helpful resource—then wrap up by resetting the space so tomorrow launches smoothly and confidently in Early Head Start.